Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia is characterized by recurring, frequent episodes of eating large amounts of food, resulting in a lack of control over these episodes. After binge-eating, the person will feel guilty or shameful and try to compensate for
overeating by purging or vomiting, using laxatives, exercising excessively, fasting or a combination of these. People struggling with bulimia can be a bit harder to detect, as they usually have a healthy body weight or may be overweight, unlike those struggling with anorexia. Other symptoms include:
● Spending time alone or in the bathroom during or
after eating
● Eating to the point of discomfort
● Negative body image
● Sore throat or swollen salivary glands
● Decaying teeth and tooth enamel due to stomach acid
● Gastrointestinal issues such as acid reflux
● Intestinal problems due to laxative abuse
● Severe dehydration
● An electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to a heart
attack