How does bulimia affect your body?

Answer 1

Bulimia can cause the following conditions: * Dehydration * Malnutrition * Cavities * Peptic ulcers * Dry and/or brittle nails, hair, and skin * Muscle atrophy * Digestive problems * Iron deficiency * High blood pressure * Anemia * Infertility * Diabetes * Liver failure * Kidney failure * Arthritis * Osteoporosis * Paralysis * Siezures * Heart failure * Death

Answer 2

dehydration, stomach ulcers, ruptures of the stomach, abnormal buildup of fluid in the intestines, disruption of bowel function, electrolyte imbalance, irregulat heart beat and in severe cases a heart attack, greater risk in suicidal behavior. If this is you please get some help, or help whom ever your asking about.

Answer 3

Bulimia is a disorder in which one eats food and then pukes it up to lose weight. Aside from unsafe weigh loss, bulimia can cause you through to become sore, your fingernails to become yellowed, eroded teeth, and bone density loss. If you are considering bulimia, consider this; YOU CAN DIE. The mortality rate may be as high as 18%! Instead try a healthy, balanced diet and exercise. It may help to talk to a doctor about other ways to lose weight safely.

Answer 4

It helps to think of bingeing and purging as simply symptoms of a much deeper issue. It is an issue that can manifest itself in a multitude of ways, usually when the sufferer is at their most debilitated. They feel misunderstood, confused and then this unimaginable behavior manifests. Worse, the treatment they are often offered casts them as addicts and assumes their behavior is by choice. If addiction actually exists, it is assumed that this is further evidence of dysfunction. In reality the addiction is often another behavior triggered by anxiety; again, not a choice.

You can find the most up to date data on Bulimia at http://www.bulimiagirls.com. This is data built from ongoing research, and is available to anyone interested in researching the subject.

The only treatment that is going to benefit the person suffering, is one that deals directly with the underlying causes. For this reason, many treatments simply suppress a few symptoms. They do not effect cure. Measures of success have nothing to do with weight. Locking someone away and preventing them from purging is not a solution. If anything, it contributes to anxiety.

Often we see addiction in the family. This may be alcohol or narcotics, but is often present in either parents or grandparents. There is something of a myth that has grown up to suggest many bulimics have been sexually abused. There is no statistical evidence to suggest that instances of sexual abuse in bulimics is any higher than in the general population. This sort of misinformation is dangerous, as it can prevent some sufferers seeking help. They were never abused and wouldn't want anyone to suspect their parents of abusing them.

Because of the higher likelihood of addiction in the family, sometimes the bulimic individual doe s not have the benefit if a family that is supportive. However, because they are generally intelligent and creative individuals, they can sometimes find another support network.

Many bulimics experience shame and guilt around their behavior. This is particularly sad as their situation is not one of their choosing. It is an illness just like diabetes. However, sufferer often blames themselves for their condition.

Bulimic, or 'Group B', people have little control or moderation over some aspects of their life. Food tends to be focused on, however spending, drinking, exercise and sex are all areas in which this lack of moderation can be experienced. This is not by choice. It's simply deeply coded into the nature of the person. Only with careful management will they get things under control.

There is a direct relationship between satisfaction and anxiety. As their anxiety increases and their satisfaction reduces they become more likely to engage in bulimic activity. If for instance they have exams, or a difficult episode with friends, or even a nasty shock, they become radically more likely to binge/purge. Of course, narcotics and alcohol both increase stress and anxiety in the body. Excessive use of either is likely to trigger a return to bulimic behavior.

Many people forget that the poor moderation control also can have it's positive aspects. Bulimics are great employees, as they tend to take on additional work - unable to moderate their workload. There is a danger of 'burnout' here, however with a good manager this employee can be much more productive than her counterparts. Equally, at school they often do very well, because they give 110%. They work best in a project based environment, where work takes place in short bursts of intense activity, with periods for recuperation in between.

As the bulimic individual masters her situation she often thrives and moves into a new more creative stage of her life. She understands herself better, and learns to accept the benefits of her nature, while limiting the riskier aspects of it. Mastering anxiety often completely removes the binge/purge aspect of bulimia.

Answer 5

you get really skinny and u just rowan ur body and i am a person that has bulimia and i am really skinny and u don't look that great when ur like this ur teeth rotten and u start losing ur hair ur cheeks get swollen so don't be bulimic its bad

Answer 6

Bulimia is a serious illness that can have grave consequences if not treated, including stomach ruptures, heart problems, and even death. http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13012

Answer 7

stomach acid can rot teeth...definitely will with extreme vomitting. imbalances with electrolytes can lead to heart attacks and death. sore throat......insomnia....depression.

Answer 8

Binge eating may in rare instances cause the stomach to rupture.