Effects of Bulimia Nervosa

The effects of Bulimia are both physical and psychological, the former, a direct result of improper eating and the purging methods employed and the latter, due to depression.

Bulimia is known to affect the mental and physical well-being of the patient. Though it not associated with extreme weight loss, the condition is as serious as Anorexia.

The general effects of Bulimia on the physical health include:

Continuous symptoms of sore throat and inflammation.
Heartburn because of acid reflux which is brought on by constant self-induced vomiting.
The acid reflux could lead to ruptured oesophagus.
Presence of teeth erosions, cavities, gum disease/bleeding gums.
Ulcers in the mouth due to vitamin deficiencies.
Irregular menstruation.
Bowel and kidney diseases.
Intestinal problems.
Bloating of stomach, stomach ulcers.

References:

Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry (IVth Edition): Oxford University Press Michael Gelder, Richard Mayou & Philip Cowen.
A Short Textbook of Psychiatry (Vth Edition): Jaypee Brothers, Niraj Ahuja, MD.
Bulimia nervosa: an ominous variant of anorexia nervosa. Psych Med. 1979; 9:429-48. Russell, Gerald F.M.
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialities. 6th Edition. Oxford press. Judith Colier, Murray Longmore, Peter Scally.
Russell, Gerald F.M. Bulimia nervosa : an ominous variant of anorexia nervosa. Psych Med. 1979; 9:429-48.

Published on Nov 27, 2014
Last Updated on Dec 07, 2014

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