Bulimia Flashcards
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Q
Bulimia is?
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A mental health disorder centred around food. They try and control their weight by severely restricting the amount of food they eat, then end up binging on food and then purge the food from their body
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Q
5 causes to Bulimia
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Going through puberty Living in a culture where thinness is desirable Tendency towards anxiety and depression Poor or weak reaction to stress Body building or specific occupations Low self esteem Body issues
3
Q
Name 5 symptoms of bulimia
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Binge eating Disappearing soon after eating Purging Saying they feel unattractive Low self esteem Think they are overweight when they aren't Strict rules on eating diets and exercising but doesn't stick to them Regular changes in weight Obsessive attitude to food and eating Scarred knuckles erosion of teeth
4
Q
Initial observation
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Weight and BMI GP will check weight if it is 15% below average for their age sex and weight
5
Q
further tests
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Scoff questions involves asking 5 key questions about food and weight to recognise who may have an eating disorder
