Bulimia Flashcards
1
Q
What is bulimia?
A
- repeated episodes of binge eating
- followed by behaviour aimed to prevent weight gain
2
Q
How do bulimics prevent weight gain?
A
- purging
- non-purging
3
Q
What are some examples of purging?
A
- self-induced vomiting
- laxatives
- diuretics
- enemas
4
Q
What are some examples of non-purging?
A
- dieting
- fasting
- excessive exercise
5
Q
What are the causes of bulimia?
A
- body dissatisfaction
- obsessive of appearance
- social expectations
- depression
6
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of bulimia?
A
- distorted body image
- binge eating
- purging and non-purging
- dietary supplements to aid weight loss
- tooth erosion
- sore throat
- swollen glands
- oedema
- kidney problems
- muscle weakness
- constipation
- headaches (loss of sodium and chloride from vomiting)
7
Q
What are the health risks of bulimia?
A
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- high blood cholesterol levels
- heart disease
- dehydration
- tooth decay
- broken blood vessels
- swollen glands
- ruptured stomach
- constipation
8
Q
What treatment is used to alleviate bulimia?
A
- psychologists/ psychiatrists
- dietician
- medication (anti-depressants)
