Although bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder of difficult prevention, it seems to be of a better prognosis in patients with fewer medical complications.
Health, Beauty and Fitness
...for Health, Beauty & Fitness
Big savings on prescription drugs.
 
HomeDefinitions and ExplanationsAbout this WebsiteContact usSitemap

All Health Topics. Choose one starting letter.
Medications
Diabetes
Sexual Health

Beauty
Skin Care Products
Teeth Whitening Products

Fitness
Training Equipment
Bodybuilding

Weight Loss Products and Services
Food Supplements
Herbal Remedies
Quit Smoking Aids

Endorsements
Promotions
Miscellaneous
Videos

Email this page to a friend.
Email this page to a friend.

 
Reviews for doctors, hospitals and nursing homes.
 
Sigh up now and save 10-60% at the dentist’s. Receive an additional 3 months FREE!

Home > Health-B > Bulimia Nervosa > Complications, Prognosis, Prevention Decrease font size. Increase font size.

Bulimia nervosa. Complications, prognosis and prevention.

Bulimia nervosa must be addressed very carefully, since it may result in a wide range of consequences. Because of its serious complications bulimia nervosa may be proved fatal. It has to be mentioned that eating disorders have one of the highest death rates among all mental illnesses. In fact, these death rates are higher than those of some types of cancer.
The most typical complications of bulimia nervosa are described bellow.
Pancreatitis which, in turn, may lead to severe indigestion. Chronic pancreatic inflammation can result in liver problems, anemia, insulin deficiency and diabetes.
Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, especially potassium deficiency (hypokalemia), which can lead to high blood pressure, palpitations or irregular heart beat and even heart failure.
Dental problems, such as teeth erosion or decay and gum inflammation. These occur due to excessive vomiting that involves the frequent presence of gastric acids in the mouth.
Enlarged, swollen or inflamed salivary glands. This condition is referred to as sialadenosis.
Frequent vomiting may cause tenderness, soreness or inflammation of the throat and esophagus because of the effect of gastric acid on these areas.
Gastric rupture during periods of binge eating.
Peptic ulcers, abdominal pain and distension.
Constipation and hemorrhoids. In order to treat constipation, the individual may end up with laxative dependence.
Binge eating quite often results in weight gain.

Prognosis of bulimia nervosa.

Bulimia nervosa is a chronic illness and a lot of people continue to have episodes or symptoms, despite treatment. In many cases, the disorder may be present for more than thirty years. Statistical data show that treatment of bulimia nervosa is not always effective, since nearly 40% of bulimic people remain chronically symptomatic and three out of ten patients relapse. Individuals with fewer medical complications of bulimia nervosa tend to have a better chance of recovery.

Prevention of bulimia nervosa.

Emotional support, improvement of self-esteem, less social and cultural emphasis on physical perfection may eventually help in decrease of the frequency of bulimia nervosa.

All the topics related to Eating Disorders:

Anorexia Nervosa. Causes and Risk Factors Bulimia Nervosa. Overview, Incidence
Anorexia Nervosa. Complications, Prognosis Bulimia Nervosa. Signs, Causes, Treatment
Anorexia Nervosa. Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention Bulimia Nervosa. Complications, Prognosis, Prevention

[A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z]

Use the alphabetical range and browse by the first letter of any health topic you are searching.


 

Find trusted in-home care for seniors.

BodyOscar.gr for Bodybuilding & Weight Loss Food Supplements

BodyOscar.gr. Symplhrwmata Diatrofhs, Sympliromata Diatrofis, Supplementation for Bodybuilders.

To the top
Bookmark this page.
Facility available only to IE users.

 

SafeSurf Rated.

For your face nothing is more important than a night cream.

Read reviews for the top ten day face creams.

Which sunscreen is the best for me?

 
Teeth Whitening Express
 

Find inexpensive diabetes generic drugs online.

Do herbal remedies work in diabetes?

Fed up with injections? Find alternative insulin devices.

How to monitor your blood sugar.

 

Beware of Viagra side-effects and bogus pills.

Cialis is known as the "36 hour pill" or the "weekend pill".

All you need to know before using Levitra.

Decreased vaginal lubrication.

 
Shoes and foot health. See what’s new on FootSmart.com.
 

Treatment of eczema may be challenging.

How phototherapy or light treatment helps in skin conditions.

Topical treatment for psoriasis.

Systemic treatment of skin conditions.

Corticosteroids are often the first option for treatment of skin problems.

 

Do you want to train safely? Ask the experts.

10 Myths about exercise.

Bodybuilding supplements.

Do weight training properly.

 
Simple diet plans on Medifast1.com.
 

Is cholesterol something good or bad?

Statins in high cholesterol treatment.

Cholesterol herbal remedies.

 
Find out what your Body Mass Index is.

 


Home Definitions Explanations About Us Contact Us Sitemap Health Topics Medications Diabetes Sexual Health Beauty Skin Care Teeth Whitening Fitness Training Equipment Bodybuilding Weight Loss Food Supplements Herbal Remedies Endorsements Promotions Miscellaneous Videos Healthy Diet Thiamine Cobalamin Riboflavin Niacin Pantothenic Acid Pyridoxine Flaxseeds Bird Flu Tamiflu
Copyright © 2006-2010 www.h-b-f.info. All rights reserved.