Anorexia and Bulimia :: Causes of Bulimia, Eating Disorders

Anorexia And BulimiaAnorexia Nervosa a condition characterized by intense fear of gaining ladingor becoming obese, as well as a misshapen body image, leading to an excessiveweight loss from restricting feed intake and excessive exercise.Bulimia an eating disorder in which resolved overconcern with the body weightand shape leads to repeat episodes of binging (consuming large amounts of foodin a short time) associated with induced vomiting.To support our definitions we interviewed Dr. David Praul ofCharter Hospital by fax.1. Is at that place a typical sufferer of Anorexia or Bulimia? plot of land anorexics are often members of the middle class or affluentsociety, new-fashioned findings show sufferers come from all backgrounds and manydifferent styles and sizes of families. Also there is a tendency for anorexicsto set unreasonably high goals and to aim for ne plus ultra in all that they do.Generally speaking, bulimia is likely to begin after the late teens,while anorexia more oft en starts during adolescence. The incidence of anorexiaor bulimia in males is about 5% of all cases, with the onset of the disordersgenerally mid-teens to archaeozoic twenties.2. What are the causes of the eating disorders Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia?There are many theories, only no clear picture. It is an oversimplification to blame the mass medias monstrance to blame the mass mediaspresentation of the ideal shape though occidental societys increased emphasis onthe slim, fit body places pressure on many people.We know there are many factors affecting the information of thedisorders- biological, psychological and sociological- so the relationshipbetween parent and child aim not to be seen as the dominant cause. However thereluctance to progress physically (sexually) and emotionally, and the issues of mortalal control between parent and child, could contribute to near cases ofanorexia.Low self -esteem and poor body image contributes to both disorders andit seems support cr ises- such as changing relationships, childbirth or death- may motivate the eating disorders.3. What are the side-effects of Anorexia and Bulimia?These are described more fully in Anorexia and Bulimia NervosaFoundation of Victorias brochures on the disorders.The anorexic experiences physical side-effects like to malnutritian,with severe sensitivity to the cold, loss of menstral periods and growth ofdown-like body hair. Bulimic women may also stop mensturating or have irregularperiods. Both disorders impact the possible dysfunction of the kidneys,imbalance in the bodily chemicals and damage to colon or urinary tracts.Constant vomiting erodes dental enamel and gives the person a sore throat andgullet.Each disorder places tremendous emotional strain on sufferers, themalnourishment of anorexics actually results in an inability to call back clearly or