Bulimia nervosa, generally known as bulimia, is a psychologically stirred eating disorder whereby a person experiences regular phases of binge eating (overeating) which is followed by a compensatory act like purging, fasting or exercise. Bulimia tends to affect young women more frequently and is stimulated by psychological concerns like lack of control, self-esteem etc. It is potentially harmful and can lead to several health-related issues like dehydration, malnutrition, insomnia, diabetes, anemia, arthritis, depression, hypertension and many others.
Although bulimia is hard to diagnose during the early stages, it should be dealt with immediately and regularly to ensure a speedy and permanent recovery. It is essential to treat bulimia such that its symptoms do not return with time; this requires the careful consideration and selection of the most effective treatment method among several like self-recovery, therapy, anti-psychotics, inpatient programs and anonymous centers. Read the rest of this entry »