Bulimia in Teens

Parent and Teen Resources provides FREE placement consultation and assistance to parents of teens who struggle with Bulimia. Is your teen struggling with an eating disorder? We have information regarding Bulimia Treatment Centers that can help. Complete the appropriate form on the right.

Only specialized residential treatment centers work with teens who struggle with eating disorders. It is important that your teen's needs are clearly evaluated before choosing an intervention program. Many of teens with Bulimia struggle with additional problems that may or may not be associated with their eating disorder. Does your child exhibit any of the following behaviors?

Symptoms of Eating Disorders (Anorexia and/or Bulimia Nervosa):

• Excessive Weight Loss
• Weight Loss Through Self-Starvation
• Weight Loss Through Purging (Vomiting)
• Excessive Exercising
• Refusal to Maintain Normal Weight
• Intense Fear of Weight Gain
• Obsessive Preoccupation with Weight and Shape
• Loss of Menstrual Periods
• Distorted Body Image
• Cycles of Binge Eating Followed by Purging (Secretive)
• Weight ranges from below to above average (may be difficult to detect)
• Feels Out of Control with Regard to Food Intake
• Purges after Binge Eating via Self-Induced Vomiting
• Excessive Use of laxatives
• Excessive Use of Diet Pills
• Excessive use of Diuretics

Does Your Teenager Struggle With the Following Symptoms?

• Family Conflict, Argumentative, Abusive Behavior
• Blatant Disregard for Rules
• Can't Accept "No" For an Answer
• Abrupt Change in Personality
• Never at Fault - Shifts Blame to Others
• Uncontrollable Anger - Poor Emotional Control
• Can't Accept Feedback - "Above the Law"
• Manipulative - Pits Parents Against Each Other
• Lying - Stealing - Sneaky Behaviors
• Lack of Motivation - Lazy - Resists Tasks
• "I hate you," attitude
• "You can't make me," attitude
• Substance Abuse - Alcohol or Drugs
• Skips School - Truancy
• School Suspensions - Authority Problems
• Grades Have Fallen - Academic Problems
• Can't Keep Friends - Peer Problems

Have there been symptoms, or a diagnosis of any other disorder or problem?

• Danger to Self or Others
• Runs Away or AWOL
• Conduct Disorder - Diagnosed or Observed?
• Poor Choice of Friends - Easily Misled
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Bipolar Disorder - Diagnosed or Observed?
• Low Self-Esteem or Poor Self-Image
• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
• Depression - Diagnosed or Observed?
• Attempted or Threats of Suicide (Ideation)
• Drug Abuse or Addiction
• Alcohol Abuse or Addiction
• Smoking or other Tobacco Use
• Sexually Active - Risky Behavior
• Cutting - Self-Harm or Mutilation
• Adoption Issues - Associated with RAD
• Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
• Learning Disabilities - Diagnosed?

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We are committed to providing you with relevant information to serve your needs as a parent or guardian of a teen struggling with Bulimia. Check back often, and thouroughly research this site as we continually add and alter the resources provided.

Bulimia Nervosa - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Bulimia nervosa, is also known as bulimia. Bulimia is a word that comes from the Latin (bulimia) from the Greek. It is an eating disorder. Bulimia is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Because it's so intimately entwined with self-image — it's not just about food — bulimia can be difficult to overcome. Persons with bulimia eat a lot of food in a short amount of time (binges) and then try to prevent weight gain by getting rid of the food, called purging. This purging is done to compensate for the excessive intake of the food, and to prevent weight gain. Purging typically takes the form of vomiting, inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other medication, and excessive physical exercise.

Bulimics are also susceptible to other compulsions, affective disorders, or addictions. Bulimia is often less about food, and more about deep psychological issues.About 6% of teen girls and 5% of college-aged females are believed to suffer from bulimia. Approximately 10% of identified bulimic patients are men. Binge/purge episodes can be severe, sometimes involving rapid and out of control feeding that can stop when the sufferers "are interrupted by another person" or when their stomach hurts from over-extension. This cycle may be repeated several times per week or, in serious cases, several times per day. Unlike anorexics, bulimics experience significant weight fluctuations, but their weight loss is usually not as severe or obvious as anorexics.

Causes of Bulimia Nervosa

1. Genetic contribution.

2. Eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia).

3. Certain neurological or medical conditions.

4. Depression.

5. Anxiety.

6. Hormone imbalances (Testosterone and low estrogen levels).

Author: Juliet Cohen

About the Author

Juliet Cohen writes articles on rare skin disorders and health disorders. She also writes articles on health care.

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