Evidence-Based Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa

Eating disorders are life-threatening conditions characterized by disruptive and unhealthy eating habits, such as binge eating, purging, and starvation. There are various types of eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa. Eating disorders are the deadliest among other mental disorders, so finding bulimia treatment centers which meets the individual’s needs is important. At our we offer evidence-based treatment for bulimia nervosa to educate patients about their disorders and support them through every step of their recovery.



What Is Bulimia Disease?

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder, which causes a person to eat large amounts of food in a relatively short time (usually within two hours), even if they aren’t hungry. These foods are usually “comfort” foods that are sweet or salty and high in calories.

The types of bulimia nervosa include:

  • Purging: People with purging bulimia nervosa will self-induce vomiting to avoid weight gain after a binge eating episode. A person with non-purging bulimia won’t vomit after a binge eating episode but may engage in other compensatory behaviors like taking laxatives, diuretics, or enemas, or they may over-exercise.


Like people with binge eating disorders, those with bulimia may feel a loss of control over how much they eat during binge episodes. However, people with bulimia do engage in compensatory behaviors, such as purging or vomiting, to get rid of the extra calories. Binging can occur several times a week or even several times per day.



What Are the Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?

A factor in finding treatment programs for bulimia is being able to recognize the condition in yourself or someone else. Our center for eating disorder treatment believes that early detection of these disorders increases patients’ chances of achieving lasting recovery.

Below are some symptoms of bulimia nervosa to look out for:

  • Extreme concern over body weight and shape
  • Eating large quantities of food over a short period of time, often hidden or in secret
  • Binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or suppositories
  • Eating large quantities of food then fasting, severe dieting, or excessively exercising
  • Poor concentration
  • Tooth erosion and decay
  • Constant sore throat
  • Muscles weakness
  • Callused or cracked knuckles from self-induced vomiting
  • Going to bathroom immediately after meals
  • Bone pain with exercise
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Swollen salivary glands
  • Constipation or other bowel problems
  • Gastrointestinal problem (bloating, heartburn, and acid reflux)
  • Fertility problems
  • Irregular or stopped menstrual cycles


If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself or in someone you care about, it is important to seek help for bulimia nervosa right away. Banyan Philadelphia offers different types of treatment for bulimia to address the physical, psychological, and social impact of this condition.



Bulimia Treatment in Philadelphia

Treating a disease like bulimia nervosa can be challenging, but our team of eating disorder specialists is here to guide you through every step of the recovery process. From nutritional counseling to individual and group therapy sessions, we create a safe and welcoming environment where patients can receive the support of our team and others in the recovery community who are going through similar experiences.

At Banyan Treatment Centers, our goal is to educate patients about their conditions, help them recognize and change harmful thoughts and behaviors, treat the physical complications of their disorders, and help them develop the skills they’ll need to sustain long-term recovery. We also encourage family support by offering family therapy to the spouses, family members, and close friends of those receiving treatment at our facility.

With the use of treatment methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), nutritional counseling, family therapy, group therapy sessions, and one-on-one sessions with our counselors, our patients will have the continuous eating disorder support they’ll need to achieve physical and mental well-being.



Contact Us Today

Eating disorders can become increasingly dangerous if left untreated. If you or someone you love has bulimia nervosa or any other eating disorder, contact us today to learn more about our evidence-based treatment for bulimia nervosa and our other eating disorder treatment programs in Philadelphia.

 

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