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From: [link=http://www.mamashealth.com/bulimia.asp]http://www.mamashealth.com/bulimia.asp[/link] CAUSESQuote:[font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]There is currently no definite known cause of bulimia. Researchers believe it begins with dissatisfaction of the person's body and extreme concern with body size and shape. Usually individuals suffering from bulimia have low self-esteem, feelings of helplessness and a fear of becoming fat [/size][/font]
SYMPTOMS
Quote: [font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Some of the most common symptoms of bulimia are: [/size][/font]
[ul] [font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Eating uncontrollably[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Purging[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Strict dieting[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Fasting[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Vigorous [link=http://www.mamashealth.com/exercise/]exercise[/link][/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Vomiting or abusing laxatives or diuretics in an attempt to lose weight. [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Vomiting blood[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Using the bathroom frequently after meals. [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Preoccupation with body weight[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Depression or mood swings. Feeling out of control. [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Swollen glands in neck and face [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"][link=http://www.mamashealth.com/stomach/hertburn.asp]Heartburn[/link], [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Bloating,[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]I[link=http://www.mamashealth.com/stomach/indigs.asp]ndigestion[/link], [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"][link=http://www.mamashealth.com/constip.asp]Constipation[/link][/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Irregular periods[/size][/font][link=http://www.mamashealth.com/dental/][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Dental problems[/size][/font][/link][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"][link=http://www.mamashealth.com/infect/sthroat.asp]sore throat[/link] [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Weakness[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Exhaustion[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Bloodshot eyes[/size][/font][/ul] [color="#990000"][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] [color="#0000cc"]MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS FROM BULIMIA
[/color] [/size][/font][/color] Quote:[color="#000000"][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Some of the most common complications of bulimia are: [/size][/font][/color]
[ul] [font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Erosion of tooth enamel because of repeated exposure to acidic gastric contents. [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] [link=http://www.mamashealth.com/dental/cavities.asp]Dental cavities[/link], sensitivity to hot or cold food. [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Swelling and soreness in the salivary glands (from repeated vomiting).[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] [link=http://www.mamashealth.com/stomach.asp][color="#990000"]Stomach Ulcers[/color][/link]. [/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Ruptures of the [link=http://www.mamashealth.com/organs/stomach.asp]stomach[/link] and esophagus.[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Abnormal buildup of fluid in the [link=http://www.mamashealth.com/organs/intestine.asp]intestines[/link].[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Disruption in the normal bowel release function.[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"]Electrolyte imbalance.[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Dehydration[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Irregular heartbeat and in severe cases [link=http://www.mamashealth.com/organs/heart.asp]heart[/link] attack[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] A greater risk for suicidal behavior[/size][/font][font="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][size="2"] Decrease in libido[/size][/font][/ul]
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