The Effects of Bulimia on Women

More than five million Americans suffer from eating disorders. It is estimated that eighty-five percent of eating disorders begin during the adolescent age and may last through the mid twenties. However, Bulimia Nervosa is one of the many eating disorders that affect five percent of females in the American population. Eating disorders are considered to be psychiatric disorders which in many cases, may lead to life-threatening and medical-related problems. Although eating disorders fall under the …

…a regular, consistent eating pattern. (1,2) Overall, the majority of patients with BN are treated in an outpatient hospitalization setting. Indications for inpatient hospitalization include severe disabling symptoms that are unresponsive to outpatient treatment. These symptoms may include uncontrolled vomiting, severe laxative abuse withdrawal and severe substance abuse. Even though patients with BN are often in denial, and face guilt after bingeing, it is not uncommon to hear patients say that they want to get well.