Anorexia and Bulimia :: Causes of Bulimia, Eating Disorders

Anorexia And BulimiaAnorexia Nervosa a condition characterized by intense fear of gaining weightor becoming obese, as well as a distorted automobile trunk image, leading to an excessiveweight loss from restricting food intake and excessive exercise.Bulimia an have disorder in which persistent overconcern with the body weightand shape leads to repeat episodes of binging (consuming large amounts of foodin a short time) associated with induced vomiting.To support our definitions we interviewed Dr. David Praul ofCharter Hospital by fax.1. Is there a typical sufferer of Anorexia or Bulimia?While anorexics are often members of the middle class or affluentsociety, recent findings picture sufferers come from every last(predicate) backgrounds and manydifferent styles and sizes of families. Also there is a tendency for anorexicsto set unreasonably high goals and to aim for perfection in all that they do.Generally speaking, bulimia is likely to begin after the late teens,while anorexia mor e often starts during adolescence. The incidence of anorexiaor bulimia in males is about 5% of all cases, with the onset of the disordersgenerally mid-teens to early twenties.2. What are the causes of the eating disorders Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia?There are many theories, but no clear picture. It is an over diminution to blame the mass medias presentation to blame the mass mediaspresentation of the ideal shape though western societys increased emphasis onthe slim, fit body places pressure on many people.We know there are many factors affecting the development of thedisorders- biological, psychological and sociological- so the relationshipbetween parent and child need not to be seen as the dominant cause. However thereluctance to mature physically (sexually) and emotionally, and the issues ofpersonal control between parent and child, could contribute to whatsoever cases ofanorexia.Low self -esteem and poor body image contributes to both disorders andit seems life crises- such as changing relationships, childbirth or death- maytrigger the eating disorders.3. What are the side-effects of Anorexia and Bulimia?These are described more fully in Anorexia and Bulimia NervosaFoundation of Victorias brochures on the disorders.The anorexic experiences physical side-effects similar to malnutritian,with severe sensitiveness to the cold, loss of menstral periods and growth ofdown-like body hair. Bulimic women may also stop mensturating or have irregularperiods. Both disorders involve the possible dysfunction of the kidneys, dissymmetry in the bodily chemicals and damage to colon or urinary tracts.Constant vomiting erodes dental enamel and gives the person a sore throat andgullet.each disorder places tremendous emotional strain on sufferers, themalnourishment of anorexics actually results in an inability to think clearly or