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Bulimia Nervosa - Coggle Diagram
Bulimia Nervosa
Symptoms
Swollen salivary glands in the neck and jaw area
Chronically inflamed and sore throat
Acid reflux disorder
Electrolyte imbalance
Severe dehydration from purging of fluids
Risk Factors/Risk groups
Unable to control eating habits
Physiological issues
Overreacting to your weight
Emotional problems
Females are more likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa.
Treatment
Medication
Counseling
Therapy
Someone who monitors your eating behaviors
Diagnostic criteria
Misusing laxatives, self-induced vomiting, and excessive exercise
Eating large amounts of food within a period of time with no control
Statistics
1.5 percent of the female U.S. population
0.5 percent of the male U.S. population