Bulimia Treatment Center
Offering comprehensive and compassionate bulimia treatment in Toledo, Ohio
What is Bulimia?
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), bulimia nervosa is characterized by the following:
- Recurrent episodes of binge eating (characterized by eating large amounts of food in a short period and a sense of loss of control over eating behaviors)
- Use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, fasting and/or obsessive exercise
- The binge eating, and compensatory behaviors occur at least once a week for three months
- Self-evaluation is inappropriately influenced by the person’s weight and shape
- The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa

Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
- Noticeable weight fluctuations
- Skipping meals or taking small portions of food at regular meals
- Excessive, rigid exercise regimen
- Unusual swelling of the cheeks or jaw areass amounts of water or non-caloric beverages
- Unusual swelling of the cheeks or jaw area
- Calluses on the back of the hands and knuckles
- Discoloration or staining of the teeth
- Creation of complex lifestyle schedules or rituals (to allow time for binge eating and purging sessions)
- Stealing or hoarding food in strange places
- Drinking excess amounts of water or non-caloric beverages
- Withdrawal from friends, family, and/or activities
- Behaviors and attitudes indicating a preoccupation with the importance of weight loss, dieting, and control of food
- Self-evaluation is inappropriately influenced by the person’s weight and shape
- Extreme mood swings
Health Consequences of Bulimia Nervosa
The binge-purge cycle of bulimia can damage your body, and as it worsens, the symptoms and consequences become more severe. Bulimia health risks can include, but aren’t limited to the following, which is why it’s vital to seek bulimia treatment if you’re struggling.
- Electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to irregular heartbeats and possibly heart failure and death
- Inflammation and/or rupture of the esophagus
- Chronic sore throat
- Tooth decay and/or staining
- Chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation
- Pancreatitis
- Gastric rupture
- Hair loss
- Chest pain
Bulimia Therapy at Toledo Center
There are numerous bulimia health risks, but recovery is possible with comprehensive bulimia nervosa treatment. At our bulimia treatment center, we combine evidence-based therapeutic interventions with ongoing support. The types of bulimia therapy we utilize include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Enhanced Family Education and Coaching Program
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Medical and Medication Services
- Nutritional Rehabilitation
Our Bulimia Treatment Center
Road To Bulimia Recovery at Toledo Center
- Residential Treatment Programs: Children and adolescents of all genders and adult females
- Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP): Adolescents of all genders and adult females