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Bulimia nervosa is a severe and potentially fatal eating disorder. Bulimics may binge eat a large amount of food without control and then purge, attempting to get rid of the extra calories in an unhealthy way. People with Bulimia may employ various techniques to burn calories and avoid weight gain. After bingeing, for example, you may self-induce vomiting or abuse laxatives, weight-loss supplements, or diuretics. Alternatively, you can use other methods to burn calories and avoid weight gain, such as fasting, strict dieting, or excessive exercise.
Bulimia Nervosa Facts and Figures
According to the data from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the percentage of eating disorders has increased from 3.4% to 7.8% worldwide in the last two decades. The facts and statistics for eating disorders in Pakistan have been given below:
| People with Eating Disorders Worldwide | 70 million |
| Commonly Affects | Adolescents |
| At-Risk Gender | Females |
| Age for Early symptoms | During Teenage |
| Average Age for Diagnosis | 18 years |
| Problems related to Bulimia Nervosa | Acid Reflux, Tooth decay, and Edema |
| Specialists who Treat Bulimia Nervosa | Psychologists |
Following are the symptoms of bulimia nervosa:
The number of times you deliberately vomit each week, usually at least once a week for at least three months, determines the severity of Bulimia.
Bulimia's exact cause is unknown. Genetics, biology, emotional health, societal expectations, and other factors could all play a role in developing eating disorders.
Preventive measures for inducing Bulimia are as follows:
Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa:
Bulimia can be treated in a variety of ways, but combining psychotherapy and antidepressants may be the most effective way to overcome the disorder. Treatment usually entails a collaborative effort involving you, your family, your primary care provider, a mental health professional, and an eating disorder dietitian. Following are the treatment approaches for bulimia nervosa: