Harmful Side Effects of Bulimia - By: K. Walsh

There is a cause and effect for everything in nature, regardless of what the cause is. Many times, the causes may be unknown to those who are being affected. A person who has an eating disorder may not realize the side effects of Bulimia until it is almost too late.

The eating disorder, Bulimia, may start out as just a way to get to eat a lot of food and then get rid of it as to not gain any weight. In time, if not stopped, the eating disorder will be out of control and overtake a life. Typically females are affected and they will continue to have a figure that will not show that they have an eating disorder. The effects from Bulimia can be hidden; although they can be seen if the symptoms are recognized by someone who is aware of what the Bulimia side effects are.

Bulimia is an eating disorder in which an abnormal amount of usually comforting and sweet foods are eaten at one sitting. This is not stating that those who overeat on sweets at the holidays or special occasions are Bulimic. The difference is that a Bulimic will consume a large amount of food when they feel the need and this need will begin to happen more and more on regular basis. Not only will the Bulimic binge, they will then purge that very same food.

Eating a large amount of food gives a feeling of control and that of contentment even though it is for a very short period of time. The thought of the calories that were just ingested initiates the purging. The purging must be done in order to maintain weight; if there was an increase in weight the questions would be asked and this might lead someone to find out about the bingeing and purging. If this were to happen, the Bulimic would feel very ashamed of their poor behavior as well as drop their self-esteem and increase their anxiety and depression.

Bulimia side effects are devastating to both the body and the mind. The body is affected by the purging. Every part of the body from the teeth to the stomach to various muscles are all affected from purging. The stomach acid is meant to breakdown the food that we eat so that our body can properly dispose of it through the normal processes. When purging or vomiting, the stomach acid touches the inside of the esophagus, the mouth, the teeth and then begins eating at every surface.

The side effects on the mind are just as harmful as the stomach acid on the teeth. We all have negative thoughts now and then but Bulimics will intensify these thoughts; thoughts that will only bring them down into a further depression, into feeling even more worthless than before. These thoughts will initiate a bingeing and purging session. The Bulimia side effects are non-stop.

Some side effects of Bulimia include ulcers, hemorrhoids, loss of hair, malnutrition of which can lead to the improper function of major organs. Understanding Bulimia and what the symptoms and side effects are can help to identify if someone is Bulimic and offer help and support. Bulimia is a horrible disease that with education and proper help, a Bulimic can recover and begin living a happy and successful life again.

About the Author

K. Walsh is a researcher on eating disorders. To understand deeper the topic above please visit Side Effects of Bulimia. You may also visit Help for Bulimics for free and confidential online help on bulimia.

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