Bulimia Nervosa - Signs

Signs

These are some of the many signs that may indicate whether someone has bulimia nervosa:

  • fixation on amount of calories consumed
  • fixated and extremely conscious of weight
  • low self-esteem
  • low blood pressure
  • irregular menstrual cycle
  • constant trips to the bathroom
  • depression

As with many psychiatric illnesses, delusions can occur with other signs and symptoms leaving the person with a false belief that is not ordinarily accepted by others.

The person may also suffer physical complications such as tetany, epileptic seizures, cardiac arrhythmias and muscle weakness.(ICD-10).

People with bulimia nervosa may also exercise to a point that excludes other activities.

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