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As this eMedTV article explains, bulimia is an eating disorder in which a person eats a lot of food in a short period and then uses laxatives or vomiting to purge the food from the body. This page provides detailed information about bulimia.
Possible bulimia causes include biochemistry, genetics, and body image. This portion of the eMedTV library explains that there is no single known cause of bulimia. More research is needed before bulimia causes can be determined with any certainty.
Bulimia warning signs may be obvious, like excessive weight loss and use of diet pills. Or, as this eMedTV article explains, warning signs may be subtle, such as swollen cheeks and teeth that look "clear."
Bulimia symptoms range from cycles of binging and purging to heart and dental problems. This eMedTV Web page discusses bulimia symptoms in detail, including information on their associated health consequences.
As this eMedTV article explains, treatment for bulimia often involves a combination of psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, and medication. This resource discusses these options in detail and explains how no one method works in all cases.
The effects of bulimia can be seen in the heart, skin, teeth, and psyche. As this eMedTV article explains, the effects are extensive and can be felt even after the disease has been successfully treated. This page discusses these effects in detail.
Dental problems due to bulimia can include cavities, gum disease, and teeth that look "clear." This portion of the eMedTV library discusses specific bulimia teeth problems that might be experienced by a person who has bulimia.
Anorexia and bulimia are eating disorders associated with drastic measures to lose weight, such as avoiding food or purging food. This page of the eMedTV library defines anorexia and bulimia, and provides links to more detailed information.
Genetics, appetite control biology, and hormones are all topics of study in bulimia clinical research. This eMedTV Web page describes how this current research is being done in an attempt to better understand and treat bulimia.
Bulimia statistics show that the condition is developing among females at younger ages than before. This eMedTV segment also provides information about how women are developing bulimia at older ages as well.
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