(F50.2) Bulimia nervosa
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Diagnosis bulimia nervosa is diagnosed Women are 79.08% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis bulimia nervosa
2 547 (3.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis bulimia nervosa
7 765 (1.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease bulimia nervosa - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 15-19
Disease Features bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - bulimia nervosa
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Medical history review
- Psychological evaluation
- Lab tests
- Nutritional assessment
- Eating disorder questionnaire
- Family history review
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Psychotherapy to help the person identify and change unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns
- Nutritional counseling to help the person learn about healthy eating habits and develop a healthy relationship with food
- Medication to treat associated depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Family therapy to help the person and their family members understand the disorder and how to best support the person
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy to help the person identify and change negative beliefs about themselves and their body
- Group therapy to help the person build a supportive network of peers
- Exercise to help the person develop a positive body image and improve their physical and mental health
Bulimia nervosa - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease bulimia nervosa
Depression
(Despondency, Despair, Desolation, Gloom, Hopelessness, Despondence, Dismay, Melancholy, Dejection, Glumness, Unhappiness, Bleakness, Sorrow, Malaise)
Depression is a mental health disorder that is characterized by feeling persistently low, sad, hopeless, and empty. It can manifest through changes in mood, appetite, energy, sleep, and concentration. Symptoms may include persistent sadness, irritability, loss of interest in activities, difficulty s...
Fear
Fear is an emotion characterized by feelings of anxiety, dread, and unease. It can manifest as physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, and difficulty breathing. Fear can develop gradually, through repeated exposure to a stressful situation, or it can be triggered suddenl...
Anxiety
(Nervousness, Uneasiness, Apprehension, Worry, Distress, Dread, Panic, Agitation, Unease, Jitters, Fear, Tension, Frustration, Anxiety attack)
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry, or fear. It can manifest as physical symptoms such as difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, sweating, and trembling. It can also manifest as mental symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, and irritability. Anxiety can develop...
Abnormal weight loss
(Unintended weight loss, Unexplained weight loss, Rapid weight loss, Excessive weight loss, Drastic weight loss, Sudden weight loss, Substantial weight loss, Significant weight loss, Unwanted weight loss, Unexpected weight loss)
Abnormal weight loss is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. It is characterized by a significant decrease in body weight that is not related to changes in diet or exercise habits. It may be accompanied by fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, and other symptoms. It can develop gradually or ...
Abnormal weight gain
(Unexplained weight gain, Unusual weight gain, Unwanted weight gain, Unexpected weight gain, Unusual increase in weight, Uncontrolled weight gain, Untimely weight gain, Uncontrolled increase in weight, Unintended weight gain, Unplanned weight gain)
Abnormal weight gain is an increase in body weight that is not due to an increase in muscle mass. It is often caused by an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, or a combination of both. It can lead to various health problems, including an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Symptoms ...
Binge eating
(Compulsive overeating, Gorging, Gluttony, Overeating, Stuffing oneself, Guzzling, Hogging, Pigging out, Gobbling, Bolting, Hoovering, Gulping, Wolfing down)
Binge eating is a pattern of disordered eating characterized by a rapid consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time. It is often accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and distress. Signs of binge eating include eating large amounts of food even when not hungry, eating more rapi...
Permanent weight control
(Long-term weight management, Enduring weight regulation, Persistent weight control, Continuous weight command, Permanent weight supervision, Lasting weight governance, Enduring weight direction, Enduring weight supervision, Long-term weight regulatio...)
Weight control is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. It is the inability to maintain a healthy weight despite diet and exercise. It often manifests as rapid weight gain or loss, or an inability to gain or lose weight. It can also be accompanied by fatigue, food cravings, and/or difficulty...
Getting rid of food
(Eliminating food, Discarding food, Casting off food, Ridding food, Disposing of food, Banishing food, Removing food, Expelling food, Purging food, Extinguishing food)
Getting rid of food is a symptom that can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. It is characterized by the involuntary expulsion of food from the stomach either through vomiting or diarrhea. It can be caused by food poisoning, food allergies, or a virus. It usually develops within a few hour...
Refusal to eat
(Aversion to food, Lack of appetite, Food aversion, Anorexia, Abstinence from food, Not eating, Declining food, Declining meals, Not consuming food, Not wanting to eat)
Refusal to eat is a symptom that can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. It can manifest as a refusal to take food orally or a lack of appetite. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or weight loss. Refusal ...
Increased appetite
(Voracious appetite, Ravenous appetite, Insatiable appetite, Uncontrollable hunger, Overindulgence, Unquenchable hunger, Unrestrained hunger, Voracity, Unabated appetite, Unstoppable hunger)
Increased appetite is a symptom of many medical conditions. It is characterized by an increase in the desire and consumption of food, usually accompanied by an increase in weight. It can develop suddenly or gradually, and can range from mild to severe. Common types of increased appetite include emot...