Question

Seema loves to eat but often induces her self to throw up her meals. What do you think she is suffering from? If she continues, what could be the repercussions? How can she be helped?

Answer 1

Reason: suffering from bulimia nervosa- a serious eating disorder,

Repercussions: 

i) Irritation of throat and food pipe 

ii) Swollen salivary glands 

iii) Rectal bleeding (caused by overuse of laxatives) 

iv) Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance v) Ruptures in the upper gastrointestinal tract 

vi) Kidney disorders

Ways to help: 

i) Improve self image 

ii) Assess and monitor the adolescent's nutritional status. 

iii) Correct all misconceptions about nutrition. 

iv) Help them to modify their eating habit 

v) Educating them about healthy foods and importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy life style.