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What is Bulimia?

Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that requires a comprehensive treatment program for successful recovery. Like other eating disorders, bulimia is complicated and not fully understood, but some of the contributing factors include genetics, environment, psychological, and cultural influences.

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
For these reasons treating bulimia at a bulimia treatment center like Toledo Center is extremely important.

Learn More About Bulimia

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare’s AVP of Clinical Services, Kate Fisch, LCSW, discusses bulimia and how Toledo Center approaches treatment.

Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

Individuals suffering from bulimia may show several signs as a direct result of self-induced vomiting or purging, and even more so if the binge-purge cycle is repeated often. Other signs and symptoms of bulimia can include:
  • 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
Due to the severity of bulimia’s symptoms, it’s vital to seek treatment at a bulimia treatment center like Toledo Center in Ohio if you or a loved one is struggling. Additionally, since some bulimia symptoms are like those of anorexia, we also offer anorexia treatment.

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

Our highly skilled clinicians at our bulimia treatment center work closely with each client to design an individualized treatment plan to ensure the best chance at bulimia recovery. They then apply that treatment plan within the framework of evidence-based bulimia therapy methods. Clients play a vital role in helping set realistic treatment goals that will help them address the underlying issues of their eating disorder

Road To Bulimia Recovery at Toledo Center

At our bulimia treatment center, the bulimia treatment programs include:
Our bulimia nervosa treatment also includes a Family Education and Coaching Program.
If you or a loved one is suffering from bulimia, we offer several bulimia treatment options in Toledo, Ohio. Contact us today at 419-885-8800 or fill out our contact form
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