Why Do People Become Bulimia?

Register to read the introduction… This disorder affects people of all ages, but usually more women than men. Many people, including family and friends of the patient, do not recognize that someone has this disorder; it is usually done in secret. There are two categories of bulimia: purging and non-purging bulimia. Purging bulimia is when people, on a regular basis, cause themselves to vomit or use laxatives after binge eating. Non-purging bulimia is similar to anorexia, when a person tries to get rid of calories and prevent weight gain, like fasting. People with bulimia are always struggling with their body image, just like anorexia. There is a wide variety of reasons why people become bulimic. Bulimia is considered a “multidimensional disorder,” which means there are several factors and not just one reason why people become bulimic. This illness can be caused by society, personality, family, genetics, and trauma combined …show more content…
This disorder can be very damaging to the body. Throwing up constantly can cause destruction to one’s digestive system and can lead to an imbalance in the body, which can affect someone’s heart and other organs. Irregular heartbeats can be a consequence of bulimia and can cause heart problems. From vomiting over and over, a person’s esophagus can become swollen and irritated, and if serious enough, can burst. Just like smoking, this illness can cause tooth yellowing and rotting from the constant abdominal acids from throwing up. Someone with this disease can also develop stomach problems, because of the constant purging and the laxatives. The constant binge eating can also cause an abdominal rupture. The persistent purging has hidden consequences that people do not