Victor Carpinteyro Per

Bulimia Nervosa  Bulimia is an illness in which people eat large amount of food in a short time. Then they use any method to prevent the calories to go to their body to prevent weight gain.

Associated Features A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following. (1) eating, in discrete period of time (e.g., within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is decently larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances. (2)a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (e.g., a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating.

Associate Features B. Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain such as self induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives diuretics, enemas, or other medications; or excessive exercise. C. The binge eating inappropriate compensatory behavior both occur, on average. At least twice a week for three months. D. Self-evaluations is unduly influenced by body shape and weight. E. The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of Anorexia Nervosa.

Etiology  Many more women than men have bulimia. The disorder is most common in adolescent girls and young women. They are usually aware that her eating pattern is abnormal  Feel fear  This can be inherit from family or can be cause by society.

Prevalence  This illness is not really common therefore only 1% of the people in the U.S go through this  Women and young girls

Treatment  rarely have to go to the hospital unless they become anorexia.  Medicine is only use to help them calm.  The treatment approach depends on how severe the bulimia is, and the person's response to treatments.  Support groups may be helpful for patients who do not have any health problems.

Treatment  Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Antidepressants are often used for bulimia.  A combination of (CBT) and selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) is very effective if CBT is not effective alone.  Patients may drop out of programs.  The process is painful, and patient and family need to work hard.

Prognosis  Bulimia is a long-term illness and Many people will still have some symptoms, even with treatment.  People with fewer medical complications of bulimia, and those who are willing and able to take part in therapy have a better chance of recovery.

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