Bulimia Nervosa

 

The intense eating disorder bulimia nervosa has a high mortality rate. Bulimics who covertly gorge on enormous quantities of food despite losing authority over their dietary habits might cleanse to dispose of the extra calories in an unhealthy way. Most cases of bulimia nervosa begin in the early adolescent years or during adolescence. Bulimics may participate in a pattern of overindulgence, elimination, and purging behaviors. The use of fasting, strenuous exercise, or excessive diets are all examples of purge behaviors.

 

Introduction:

 

Obsession with putting on or removing weight may be a symptom of a disorder known as bulimia nervosa. This preoccupation could be detrimental to both your physical and mental health. The following traits describe the eating behavior described as “bulimia nervosa”:

• Devouring a huge quantity of junk food 
• Eliminating all of the meals or vomiting. Laxatives and forcing yourself to vomit are two methods of detox. Laxatives are medications that speed up how quickly the circulatory system absorbs food.
• Misusing diuretics is likely to come with diet medications
• Fasting or eating very little or nothing.
• Exercise in excess.
• Hiding food to gorge and then purge.

Bulimics typically maintain a healthy, average weight. However, they are tough on themselves regarding how they perceive their importance and/or body form. Undoubtedly, they have issues with their sense of self-worth and body image. 

 

Complications and Causes of Bulimia Nervosa:

 

Bulimia nervosa typically affects females and first manifests in adolescence. The precise cause of bulimia nervosa and eating disorders is unknown. Experiencing a problem with food If any of the following apply to you:

• Whoever has had a history of abusing drugs or food disorders.
• If you experience stress from the community or your employment, you are overly preoccupied with your weight. 
• People are prone to worry, a lack of self-worth, or obsession. 
• You have experienced a traumatic event or stressful situation, such as physical or sexual abuse.

 

Signs and Symptoms:

 

You may encourage and support someone, but you can’t make them get medical attention. Additionally, you can assist in setting up an appointment with a licensed medical or mental health expert and even volunteer to accompany them. It might not be evident to others that something is amiss because most people with bulimia nervosa are either average-weight or slightly overweight. Family and friends may see red flags like:

• Fretting or lamenting about being overweight all the time
• Having a distorted or overly unfavorable perception of one’s body
• Consuming vast amounts of food in one sitting, especially when it comes to things that the person ordinarily avoids, repeatedly
• After binge eating, strict dieting, or fasting
• Being reluctant to eat in sight or public
• Immediately following meals, throughout meals, or for extended periods of time
• Excessive exercise
• Having ulcers and tooth damage
• Adjusting weight
• The hands and feet swelling
• Swelling of the face and cheeks due to swollen glands

 

Homeopathic Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa:

 

There is an excellent chance bulimia nervosa will improve with homeopathic treatment with carefully chosen constitutional medications. Constitutional medicine is a treatment option selected after considering a person’s psychological and physical symptoms and their general personality and behavior. These medications are chosen specifically for each patient following a thorough case review. 

• Lycopodium is a suitable drug when bulimia nervosa manifests itself along with a distended stomach. People who need it devour plenty and are excessively hungry. Their appetite grows stronger as they consume more. They also typically lament about indigestion and unpleasant belching. 
• Bulimia nervosa is best treated with staphisagria in patients with low self-esteem, low confidence, and self-pitying tendencies. They believe they have no value. Additionally, they tend to be quickly offended and are pretty sensitive to what other people think of them and say to them. Additionally, they overeat and experience depression. 
• China primarily provides aid for excessive eating, which typically occurs at midnight. Additionally, those who require it experience weakness and low energy. The most common digestive issues are constipation, gas, and loose stools (diarrhea).
• Ignatia is particularly effective for treating bulimia nervosa in those who are sad, anxious, depressed, or who have had some loss in the past. They might also experience abrupt mood changes. It also works for people who are overly self-conscious about their looks and exhibit perfectionism or obsessional characteristics. They have an idealized body image and are harsh on themselves regarding weight.
• Natrum Mur is also recommended for sensitive people or those who experience depression after eating more. They could also be fragile and prone to fatigue. In them, the skin is dry. They also have less of a desire for sexual activity. Women who require it could have irregular or nonexistent periods. 
• For those who eat more than their stomachs can process due to an overactive appetite, antimonium crudum is a helpful medication. They have an enlarged, grumbling abdomen and experience persistent indigestion. They also experience nausea and heartburn. A heavily coated white tongue is a rare finding in them. 
• Mainly, when there is bulimia nervosa coupled with obesity, Sacharum Album is administered. Compulsive eating occurs in those who require it. Soon after eating, the appetite returns, and the stomach feels empty. Additionally, they are feeble and lack energy. Additionally, their skin is dehydrated.
• Calcarea Carb is best for overweight people whose appetites have been greatly boosted. Along with increased hunger, patients could also complain of weakness and weariness. They typically experience weakness when walking or ascending stairs. They don’t want to exert themselves or do any other work. Additionally, they could feel heartburn and a bloated, hard abdomen.