Do you feel like just eating all day: What could it be?

Eating disorders are associated with significant burden on a persons quality of life. Bullimia Nervosa is one such eating disorders.

If you feel like just eating and eating for the entire day, you could be in a trap of Bullimia Nervosa.

What is Bullimia Nervosa:

Bulimia nervosa, simply called bulimia, is a serious eating disorder. The person gets trapped into the cycle of first binge eating and then purging out/ vomiting everything.

Who is mostly at risk?

It is mostly seen in Adolescent girls.

What is a common episode seen?

It is a three level episode:

Level 1: A person tends to lose control over the serving size he/ she is eating and consumes a lot more than normal.

Level 2: They purge out everything with a fear of weight gain.

Level 3: They get involved in things like self induced vomiting, extreme physical activity and fasting fearing weight gain.

How does it affect?

Bullimia Nervosa is a psychiatric disorder that can lead to complications. such as

Swelling in salivary glands and cheeks

GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Barrett's esophagus, which can lead to esophagus cancer

Coughing, hoarse voice and sore throat

Irritable bowel syndrome

Constipation

Dental problems

Diabetes

It is often seen that people suffering from Bullimia Nervosa mostly recover well. Our first and foremost objective is: Stopping the cycle of binging and purging.

source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562178/