Bulimia

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**What is Bulimia?**
Bulimia is a condition in which the person consumes large quantities of food very quickly, and then will quickly vomit it up, abuse laxatives, or exercise too much.

=**What type of Disorder is Bulimia** = ﻿Bulimia is an eating disorder, and is one of the most severe of the types. It is often associated with the other eating disorders in it's group, like anorexia.

=Description of Signs and Symptoms = ﻿Bulimia can cause swolen glands and discolored teeth. It can also cause callouses on hands, due to trying to induce vomit. Bulimics have a very poor image of themselves, and may also hide food in their rooms or in private places. An abundance of food wrappers may be evidence of a binge. Genetics have been thought to be a major factor in the cause of bulimia. A prior traumatic event in life could be one of the leading factors in people who have bulimia. This negative impact on them will lead to a lowered opinion of yourself, and will make you wish for an improved feeling of yourself. The person will begin to think that if they begin to get rid of the food they've just consumed, they will maintain the desired weight.

=**﻿It this a common disorder? **= Bulimia is a more common disorder than you would think. Unfortunately, many people are very unhappy with their image and are looking for ways to improve it, no matter how much it may hurt their body. Bulimia is a much more common disorder in women, but has also been found in men.

=﻿﻿**What the Public thinks** = ﻿Bulimia is looked at by the public as a very serious disorder. Many different types of help groups are made to help bulimics with their disorders. Bulimia is looked upon as a disgusting, but ultimately saddening disorder. Many parents with bulimic children regard this disorder to the highest degree.

=﻿Treatment = An example is the cognitive-behavioral therapy, in which the doctor tries to target the cause of the disorder, negative self image. A person with bulimia always has a low opinion of themselves and usually their weight. This therapy tries to give the bulimic a better, more satisfied self image and usually has great success rates.
 * ﻿ **Bulimia is a very serious disorder, but it is not without treatment. Many bulimics have been cured through the steps that some doctors take.

=**<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">﻿﻿Other Simialar disorders **= <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">﻿Bulimia falls into the group of eating disorders. The most common types of eating disorders, aside from Bulimia Nervosa, are Anorexia Nervosa, which can be learned about at [] The other most common type of eating disorder is Binge Eating disorder, which can be learned about at []

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Sonder, Ben. //Eating Disorders: When Food Turns Against You//.