Q. I have gone from being anorexic to binge eating and gaining a lot of weight back. im miserable and no one seems to understand.
A. The same thing happened to me when I recovered from anorexia. It was really bad at first and I gained a ton of weight. Now three years later my weight has gone back to pretty much where I was before ana but I still have problems with bingeing (usually 1-2 times a week). It never makes sense why I do it either because I hate myself and am miserable every single time I binge. I wish I could give you advice on what to do but I don't know either.
Is it possible to be bulimic and anorexic at the same time?
Q. Well, i am bulimic, but I am wondering if I may be anorexic to. I barely eat anything (on purpose), but then their are 2-3 days out of the week where i binge eat, and then throw i up.
A. yes its bad for you it stops you having periods, lose to much weight and you can lose your teeth and hair and get vitamin C and D then you could develop rickets or knocked knee if you dont understand medicine, its not worth it. and if you throw up you can get bad ulcers in your tummy i have been told.
What are some of the health problems associated with anorexia nervosa?
Q. What are some of the health problems associated with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder? Explain, from a physiological standpoint, how eating disorders may lead to health problems. Give at least three examples to support your answer.
A. There are the obvious such as Malnutrition, caused by undereating, can lead to deficiency in energy and nutrients. Malnutrition can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart attack and death.
Dehydration is common in Anorexia Nervosa and often causes seizures in the sufferer.
Electrolyte imbalances are common due to a large intake of water and can affect blood sugar levels.
Hyponatremia is also common due to a large water intake which causes a lack of sodium in the blood, can bring on fluid in the lungs, brain swelling and ultimately death.
Anorexia sufferers may get soft thin hair covering their body, this is a defense to try and keep the body warm as it loses fat and body temperature drops.
Muscle wasting is common.
Insomnia is common and can cause real problems for Anorexics as they are abnormally tired due to the lack of energy.
Hair loss and dry skin and nails.
Low blood pressure occurs often in Anorexia cases and can cause Heart Arrythmia's.
Many Anorexic's lose their menstrual cycle. This can cause problems when it comes to pregnancy and fertility in the future.
Depression and fatigue.
Frequently weak and dizzy.
Death - anorexics are at severe risk of death from heart failure, heart attacks, stroke, organ failure and suicide.
Anorexia is always serious and even if the person still looks healthy this illness is having a serious impact on their body and some problems are irreversible.
Dehydration is common in Anorexia Nervosa and often causes seizures in the sufferer.
Electrolyte imbalances are common due to a large intake of water and can affect blood sugar levels.
Hyponatremia is also common due to a large water intake which causes a lack of sodium in the blood, can bring on fluid in the lungs, brain swelling and ultimately death.
Anorexia sufferers may get soft thin hair covering their body, this is a defense to try and keep the body warm as it loses fat and body temperature drops.
Muscle wasting is common.
Insomnia is common and can cause real problems for Anorexics as they are abnormally tired due to the lack of energy.
Hair loss and dry skin and nails.
Low blood pressure occurs often in Anorexia cases and can cause Heart Arrythmia's.
Many Anorexic's lose their menstrual cycle. This can cause problems when it comes to pregnancy and fertility in the future.
Depression and fatigue.
Frequently weak and dizzy.
Death - anorexics are at severe risk of death from heart failure, heart attacks, stroke, organ failure and suicide.
Anorexia is always serious and even if the person still looks healthy this illness is having a serious impact on their body and some problems are irreversible.
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