Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms
(Also Known As: Bulimia Symptoms, Bulimic Symptoms, Eating Disorder Symptoms, Binge-Purge Disorder Symptoms)
(Reviewed by: Paul Peterson, Licensed Therapist)
What are the Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?
The common signs and symptoms attributable to bulimia include the following:
Physical
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Uncontrollable eating mostly secretively done
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Purging
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Unstable weight
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Sores in the throat and mouth
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Severe dehydration from purging of fluids
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Abnormal bowel functioning
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Damaged teeth and gums or eroded tooth enamel
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Irregular heartbeat
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Inflamed glands in the cheeks, neck and below the jaw
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Decaying teeth due to stomach acids
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GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disorder
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Constipation
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Blood-tinged vomit
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Kidney problems from diuretic abuse
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Intestinal distress and irritation from laxative abuse
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Feeling of fatigue
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Dry skin
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Sores, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands from forcing the body to vomit
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Irregular menstrual cycle or even loss of menstruation (amenorrhea)
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Bad breath
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Substance abuse, especially alcohol
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Weakness
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Bloodshot eyes
Emotional and behavioral
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Hoarding or stealing of food
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Loss of control over eating that is accompanied with guilt and shame
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Continuous dieting
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Excessive exercise to lose weight
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Too much eating that only stops when they experience pain or discomfort in stomach
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Misuse of laxatives, diuretics or enemas
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Extremely and overly concerned with their physical appearance especially as to weight
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Frequent use of bathroom after eating or at every meal
Could You Have Bulimia Nervosa?
Bulimia Nervosa Topics
Related Conditions
| Anorexia Nervosa – Starvation, Over-Exercise, Laxatives, Diuretics, Warped Body Image |
| Anxiety Disorder NOS – Pathological Fears, Irrational Anxiousness, Stress, Phobias |
| Binge Eating Disorder – Eating Unusual Amount of Food, Depression, Anxiety, Guilty |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Anxiety, Obsessive, Compulsive Behavior Hidden to Others, Anxiety, Paranoid |
| Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Nightmares, Insomnia, Sexual Abuse, Irritation, Social Impairment, Problems with Memory and Concentration, Intrusive Memories, Hyper-Vigilance |
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