BULIMIA

CONCEPT SYMPTOMS SUGGESTIONS

PURPOSE

CAUSES

Forcing oneself to vomit Support groups may be

LEARN ENGLISH helpful for mild bulimia
It Is an eating disorder in which a person has without other health
regular episodes of eating a very large amount Many more women than problems.
of food (bingeing) during which the person feels men have bulimia.
a loss of control over eating
HEALTH
Excessive exercise
PREVENTION
Counseling, such as talk
therapy and nutritional
The person then uses different ways, such as therapy are the first
vomiting or laxatives (purging), to prevent Genetic, psychological,
family, society, or cultural treatments for bulimia that
weight gain. does not respond to
factors may play a role
support groups
Using laxatives, enemas,
or diuretics (water pills)

CONCLUSION Different therapies will

likely be needed to
manage this disorder.
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SOLUTION,BE YOURSELF