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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in adolescents



Bulimia nervosa and anorexia - it's eating disorder when the symptoms are either binge eating or refusal semi full of food, which is accompanied by persistent vomiting. Are caused by disorders of this kind all kinds of fears. This may be due, for example, the fact that girls in puberty may see a moderate increase in weight, making them panic and fear of getting fat and as a result, refused to eat. 





To correct mental state for teenagers, which leads to eating disorders often requires consultation psychology of the child. 



Eating Disorders 



Eating behavior - is a way to eat, for example, there are dishes in a specific order, to wash down the food, there's a certain time 



And eating behavior is influenced by environmental factors (positive or negative) that require, for example, to eat alone or surrounded by other people to fast food or slow, to the consumption of food with greed or apathy, appetite or loss of appetite. 



Eating disorders are associated with behavior "unusual" and her psychological factors (anxiety, stress, and depression). Not always eating followed by excessive vomiting, to make room for the next batch of food is to reject the sort of bulimia. Even behave in banquets Roman nobility, who did not suffer from mental illness. But in the case of bulimia is accompanied by a tendency to commit suicide, which is a serious disease. Bulimia - this consumption in a short time a large number of any of the products, not hunger, not to enjoy the food, without a feeling of fullness, with complete loss of control. At the same time suffer from bulimia do not care what you eat. All this is accompanied by vomiting endless, self-hatred, and that can lead to suicide attempts. 



Sometimes it is a symptom, and the pathological desire for something to gnaw or chew, small amounts of your favorite foods, but without feeling hungry, and with a very light feeling of pleasure. 



Anorexia nervosa, in contrast, is accompanied by a strong reduction in the diet and weight loss. 



Among the factors that contribute to eating disorders, and the important role played by genetic predisposition (possibly one of the parents was a similar disease). Often plays the role of the pursuit of perfection in adolescent ambition. Influence on the development of such disorders abuse, domestic violence, family disputes, public opinion false (such as promotion of thinness that particularly affects girls).



Anorexia Nervosa 



The cause anorexia nervosa fear excessive best. In most cases (95%) we are talking about women or adolescent girls and the disorder usually begins between 15 and 25 years. There are two types of anorexia: 



- The limited loss of appetite, when a person is sick to lose weight as a result of hunger and 

- A combination of anorexia and bulimia nervosa at ending the crisis provoked or spontaneous vomiting, and replacement intervals refused food. 



Anorexia nervosa develops in the background of the lack of confidence in itself. This, along with the rejection of the meal, and limit physical activity of the patient. Even in a serious stage with teenagers malnutrition and anorexia continue to starve and this case is similar to drug addiction. Can be a state of complete exhaustion and loss of appetite leads to death. 



Bulimia 



When it comes to excessive absorption of bulimia (huge) amount of food (often - hypercaloric), while the patients were taking everything that comes in their way. All finishes severe pain in the abdomen and vomiting (spontaneous or provocation), sleep. Saturation does not happen. 



Who suffer from bulimia may be aware that he was losing control of himself. This raises the constant use of laxatives and diuretics for fear of weight gain. But the person who suffers from bulimia, there is no complete. And is always accompanied by depression and often have suicidal ideation. Endless vomiting can lead to the development of esophagitis hypokalemia. 



How to determine the evolution of anorexia or bulimia in their child? 



First, you need to pay attention to the following symptoms: 



- Changes in eating habits (refusal of sweets and fatty foods, and the child begins to count calories) 

- Refused to eat on time with his family ("I've eaten already, and I'm not hungry, I will eat later") 

- Weight fluctuations (in bulimia). 

- Long-term residence in the toilet and the bathroom, where there is a constantly flow of water (for bulimia) 

- Self-imposed isolation from society, withdrawal; 

- Sleep Disorders 

- Excessive enthusiasm for this process. 



The role of parents in eating disorders in children 



Parents, along with specialists (nutrition experts and child psychologists, and gastrointestinal diseases in children) should be directed their efforts to achieve the following objectives. 



Achieving weight gain and loss of appetite. 

Stop persistent vomiting, upset the balance and substances in the body. 

Make sure that the child attended all food is important for the life of the substance. 

Teenager right mental state, resulting in violations that occurred eating disorders. 

Avoid criticism of the child. Do not give him an example of the emergence of other peers. 

Continue to tell the child about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. 

The importance of paying attention to their behavior with respect to food intake. 

Explain the dangers that threaten the child. 

It is necessary to clarify that the numbers of models and actresses are not absolutely perfect. 

Always give time for a relaxing meal. 



The treatment of eating disorders usually requires a holistic approach and the participation of pediatricians diversified medical centers. 



The treatment of eating disorders in adolescence is very important, because these disorders can lead to serious illness (hair loss, slow metabolism, and disruption of the thyroid gland, menopause, fatigue, heart disease, anemia and osteoporosis). In severe cases, when the risk of death is very large (by some estimates - up to 20%), it is necessary to take emergency measures.





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