Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors like vomiting or laxative abuse to prevent weight gain. Left untreated, it can cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety as well as physical damage. Effective treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, nutrition education, and sometimes hospitalization for severe cases. Ellern Mede is a specialist provider of inpatient and outpatient programs in London that follows NICE guidelines for bulimia nervosa treatment.

1. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF
BULIMIA NERVOSA?

2. BULIMIA NERVOSA
Bulimia, like anorexia, can be life-
threatening. This eating disorder is
typically characterised by binge eating,
followed by ‘purging’ or using extreme
methods to avoid weight gain. These
methods may include self-induced
vomiting, abusing laxatives, excessive
exercising or fasting. There are
specialised bulimia treatment
programmes available to help bulimics
get faster and permanent recovery.

3. EFFECTS OF BULIMIA NERVOSA
The effects of bulimia, which worsen
the longer the condition persists,
include mental disorders such as
depression and anxiety, but also
physical damage to the heart, kidneys,
digestive system and teeth.

4. ABOUT ELLERN MEDE
Ellern Mede Eating Disorder Services is widely regarded as the UK’s most
specialist provider of intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for
children and young people since 2000.
We are eating disorder specialist in London for Bulimia Nervosa Treatment
very effectively and efficiently.
We have two hospitals, both based in North London, the first is at Ridgeway
and is registered for 28 patients and the second is at Barnet and is
registered for up to 16 patients.

5. BULIMIA NERVOSA TREATMENT BY ELLERN MEDE
Ellern Mede follows NICE guidelines in treating Bulimia Nervosa. Some
treatment are:
• Psychotherapy - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Family-based
treatment, Interpersonal psychotherapy.
• Medications - Antidepressants may help reduce the symptoms of bulimia.
• Nutrition Education - Eating regularly and not restricting your food intake
is important in overcoming bulimia.
• Hospitalization - You may need treatment in a hospital If symptoms are
severe with serious health complications.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION
Email – info@ellernmede.org
Phone – +44 (0)20 3209 7900
Address – Ellern Mede Ridgeway Holcombe Hill The Ridgeway Mill Hill
London NW7 4HX
Website – https://ellernmede.org