ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA

by Lina Brajlih and Monika Galof

Šolski center Celje

Slovenia

Anorexia nervosa

Purging Type: The person uses different methods to lose

wight, such as vomiting, drugs and intense exercise to lose weight.

Restricting Type: People with this type of anorexia don't use

vomiting or drugs, they simply eat very small amounts of food.

Psychological and behavioural problems

Depression and social withdrawal. The individual can become irritable and easily

upset and have difficulty interacting with others. Sleep can become disrupted and lead to fatigue

during the day. Attention and concentration can decrease. Most individuals with anorexia become

obsessed with food. Additionally, they may develope other obsessions, addictions or compulsions.

Physical problems

Constipation and abdominal pain are the most common symptoms.

Absence of menstrual periods. Menstrual periods typically return with weight gain and successful treatment.

Osteoporosis is a significant complication of anorexia.

Frequent vomiting can eventually lead to tooth loss.

Bulimia nervosa

Purging type: Bulimics use self-induce vomiting (usually

by triggering the gag refleks) to rapidly remove food from the body before it can be digested, or use laxatives and diuretics.

Non-purging type: Bulimics exercise or fast after eatting to

offset the caloric intake.

Health problems

Weight gain Swelling of the hands and feet Weakness and dizziness Dental problems Kidney failure Irregular heartbeat and in severe cases heart

attack A greater risk for suicidal behavior The most dangerous side effect of bulimia is

dehydration

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