diagnosis and symptoms
name the symptoms of bulimia
binging/purging, vomiting, body dysmorphia
what are the risks of anorexia
heart disease, low blood pressure, bone loss, low testosterone in men, seizures, low blood cell production
what is the treatment process of anorexia
therapy and supervised weight gain
name the symptoms of anorexia
changed body image, low weight, excessive exercise
can eating disorders cause diabetes, why?
what is the preferrered therapy for bulimia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
what are mental symptoms of eating disorders
depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, ocd
what is an acid reflux reaction in bulimia
it is caused by excessive self-induced vomiting and involves the closing of the LES, blocking food to travel through the esophagus to the stomach
what is treated in bulimia, physically
stopping binging/purging, vomiting, and substance use
why does brain damage occur in eating disorders
lack of nutrients to perform properly
why does bulimia cause low blood pressure
what if anorexia goes untreated?
can die of starvation and heart faliure
why is bulimia dangerous to the heart
what is anemia caused by anorexia
how long can recovery take for eating disorder
it depends on the conditions, months, maybe even years