Bulimia nervosa is a well-known eating disorder characterized by frequent binge eating episodes. Each episode usually continues until a person becomes painfully full. People with this eating disorder will tend to purge the food that they have binged. People with bulimia can experience a huge amount of guilt after their binge eating episodes, but can feel powerless to stop it. They then purge the food to feel less guilty about all of the calories they had previously consumed. While this type of eating disorder can be similar to people with anorexia nervosa who eat then purge their food, individuals with bulimia nervosa tend to maintain a relatively normal weight. While this type of eating disorder does not have severe weight problems for the individual, it is a very dangerous disorder that can lead to inflamed throat, hormonal disturbances, and in severe cases, imbalances in levels of electrolytes which can lead to a stroke or heart attack. If you ever need help dealing with an eating disorder, it is extremely important to talk to family or friends to receive the proper health, because mental illnesses are extremely difficult to combat on their own. For more information, you can visit https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bulimia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353615
If you ever need help, you can always call the eating disorder helpline at 866-784-8965
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