2. Everybody's daily routine has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bulk of the population suddenly started working from home as a result of
stay-at-home directives and quarantine recommendations taking center
stage. And during this time a term that took all attraction was Bulimia
Nervosa.
Binge eating and other weight-controlling habits are both used by people
with bulimia as a coping mechanism. These actions are affected in part by
having a negative body image or being too concerned with weight.
Due to feelings of shame or guilt over their actions, people with bulimia, like
those who have other eating disorders, frequently keep their illness a secret.
Introduction
3. In order to quit binge eating and properly recover from bulimia, it is
essential to understand why you are doing it. The signs and symptoms of
bulimia can be physical, behavioral, and emotional.
Symptoms
4. Due to the distinctive pattern of dental erosion, which is most noticeable on
the internal surface of the teeth, dentists are frequently the first healthcare
professionals to identify symptoms of self-induced vomiting in bulimia
nervosa patients.
PHYSICALSYMPTOMS
5. Red Eyes
1
Calluses on the back of the hand
2
Chronic bouts of constipation
4
Chest pains
3
Electrolyte imbalances and
dehydration
5
PhysicalSymptoms
7. The behavioral indicators listed here are the ones
that friends and family members observe the most
frequently.
BEHAVIORALSYMPTOMS
8. Establishing routines or rituals that permit binge eating
and cleansing
1
A burning desire to work out notwithstanding how it interferes with other
activities
2
Storing food, stealing food, and consuming a lot of food at
once are all indications of binge eating.
4
Uses substances to restrict hunger, such as detox teas
3
Talking about weight, calories, food, or dieting so much that it
interferes with normal conversation
5
BehavioralSymptoms
10. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT)
Family-based treatment (FBT)
Medication, nutritional therapy, intensive outpatient or inpatient care,
outpatient psychotherapy, and/or dietary intervention are frequently used to
treat bulimia.
Bulimia is a chronic illness that needs to be continually watched for.
Three forms of psychotherapy that are often helpful in the treatment of bulimia
include-
Treatment
11. Many people with bulimia get better with treatment and go
on to lead healthy lives. Treatment for bulimia is essential to
enabling the body to heal, even if it will take time. It is
crucial to comprehend that having an eating disorder is
completely normal and that assistance is available.
We can help if you're worried that you or a loved one could
have an eating disorder. Take the first step to protecting
your well-being by talking to our healthcare provider at Solh
Wellness.
Conclusion
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