Bulimia+nervosa

=**Bulimia nervosa is a very serious and quite a common eating disorder.**=

We’ve all done this, turning to the fridge when we're feeling lonely or bored. But when you suffer from bulimia, the now-and-then impulse to overeat is more like a need or obsession. And instead of eating sensibly to make up for it, you punish yourself by forcing yourself to vomit, or over exercising to get rid of the calories.

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder cause by overeating for a period of time, and is followed by frantic efforts to avoid gaining weight. More women than men have suffered from Bulimia. There are many things that can cause Bulimia. Genetic, psychological, trauma, family, society, or cultural factors, but Bulimia is usually caused by more then one issue.

In bulimia, eating binges will happen at any time, it could happen 5 times a day, or even once a month. People with bulimia will eat a large amounts of high-calorie foods, mostly when they're alone.



** Binge* eating signs **
 * **Lack of control over eating** – Inability to stop eating. Eating until the point of physical discomfort and pain.
 * **Secrecy surrounding eating** – Going to the kitchen after everyone else has gone to bed. Wanting to eat in privacy.
 * **Eating unusually large amounts of food** with no obvious change in weight.
 * **Alternating between overeating and fasting** – Rarely eats normal meals. It’s all-or-nothing when it comes to food.


 * Purging signs **
 * **Going to the bathroom after meals** – Frequently disappears after meals or takes a trip to the bathroom to throw up.
 * **Using laxatives, diuretics, or enemas** after eating.
 * **Smell of vomit** – The bathroom or the person may smell like vomit. They may try to cover up the smell with mouthwash, perfume, air freshener, gum, or mints.
 * **Excessive exercising** – Works out a lot, especially after eating.

There is no certain cure for this disease, you have to see a doctor, or a therapist because Bulimia can be dangerous. It may lead to serious medical problems over time. For example, vomiting over and over again puts stomach acid in the esophagus, which can permanently damage the area, and vomiting too much will also cause dehydration, constipation, dental cavities and many more. Bulimia is a long-term illness. Many people will still have some symptoms left in their body, even with treatment. People with fewer medical problems of bulimia, and those who are willing and able to take part in therapy have a better chance of recovery. People with bulimia should not be afraid, talking to a counselor or a parent can save the person from a lot of problems. There are Support Groups all over the world that can help them face their problem, they can share their feelings and how they are suffering to people who are feeling the same. Words - Purging : getting rid of unwanted feelings, memory, or condition. Excessive : more than normal. Binge : a short period dedicated to something.

Reference - 1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001381/ 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulimia_nervosa