What are the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?
A. People who have bulimia nervosa routinely “binge”, eating large amounts of food in a very short time, and immediately “purge”, ridding their bodies of the food they just ate by self-inducing vomiting, taking enemas, or abusing laxatives or other medications. If not treated, this can lead to life-threatening problems. These can include depression, anxiety disorders, heart damage, kidney damage, injury to all parts of the digestive system, and severe dental damage. Those with bulimia nervosa are at risk for dangerous impulsive, self-destructive behaviors, such as sexual promiscuity, kleptomania, self-mutilation, and alcohol and/or drug abuse.
