Bulimia is an eating disorder that is characterized by binge eating and frequent inappropriate means of preventing weight gain which include excessive exercise or self-induced vomiting. Many times a person suffering from bulimia is of normal weight or even a bit overweight. Their perception of their body image is altered and they see themselves as obese and ugly. But because their body is close to normal weight, their problem with bulimia is often easily disguised.
Unfortunately people can suffer from bulimia and fight this disease for many years without any external physical evidence. This condition does take an effect on the body however. With enough stress to the body conditions such as kidney failure, esophageal tears, cardiovascular disease, dental problems, liver failure and low blood pressure are common in people with bulimia.
Researchers have found that the earlier treatment is begun the better the chance that a person will experience a full recovery. Although there are several tips and home self help processes to follow the best chance of recovery happens with medical and psychological treatment.
Recovery from bulimia is a journey and every journey begins with a single step. That first step begins with how to talk to your doctor about bulimia.
Society today holds a negative view to eating disorders and often people don’t understand the whys and hows of the conditions. However, physicians aren’t among the general public – they won’t judge and are only concerned with protecting the health of your body so you can live a long and healthy life.
Resources:
MD Junction: Coming “Clean” with Your Doctor about Bulimia
Womens Health: Bulimia Nervosa Fact Sheet
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/bulimia-nervosa.html
Bulimia Help: How to Tell Your Doctor You Have Bulimia
http://www.bulimiahelp.org/community/forums/how-tell-your-doctor-you-have-bulimia
Univesity of maryland medical Center: BUlimia Nervosa
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/bulimia-nervosa
University of Michigan Health System: Eating Disorders: What Families Need to know
http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/eatdis.htm
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Losing 10 pounds is significant plus a great motivator to losing more weight.
Eat reasonable portions (stop eating when you’re full). Also, avoid getting confused that
hunger is always thirst.