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ABSTRACT –

Bulimia Nervosa is a potential life threatening eating disorder in which people binge secretly, eat large amount of food and try to get rid of it by vomiting out.

Types:

1. Purging Bulimia Nervosa: Purposely starts vomiting after bingeing or may intake diuretics, enemas to do the same.
2. Non – purging Bulimia Nervosa: Finds out other inappropriate methods to compensate binge eating.

CAUSES –

• Abusive or traumatic incidence
• Stress
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Social media influence
• Binging might occur more when professional requirement demands skinny body type

CAUSES –

• Age
• Heredity
• Teen-age
• Emotional issues
• Psychological problem
• Social media
• Artistic pressure

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –

• Improper Bowel Function
• Bloating
• Dehydration
• Dizziness
• Irregular heart beat
• Cramps in muscle
• Amenorrhea
• Fatigue
• Obsession with body weight
• Repeated binge eating

DIAGNOSIS –

• Physical Test
• Blood Test
• Urine Test
• Psychological Examination

TREATMENT –

• Psychotherapy
  1. Behavior Therapy – Dealing with negative thought process of mind to think healthy and positive
  2. Family based Therapy – To understand the history of the patient
  3. Interpersonal Psychotherapy – Helps to improve overall personality.
• Medication for Bulimia – Antidepressants like Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Wellbutrin
• Physical Exercises
• Proper nutrition and diet

EPIDEMIOLOGY-

• Estimation shows that 3.5% women and 2.0% men are affected with binge eating disorder globally.