Bulimia is an eating disorder with many serous effects upon the human organism. But few of those supposed to be treating it consider necessary to follow a psychiatric treatment together with the specific medication given in these cases. Bulimics are not even admitted in hospitals unless there is an urgent physical complication. Treatment in early disease has proven that is more efficient than in advanced stages and the people treated within the first period of bulimia have been able to recover better than others.

        It is necessary to mention that eating disorder cannot be healed like a headache or flu. The attacks may recidivate and therefore, it is important for bulimics to know how they can control their eating – the first step in treating bulimia.

        The recommended mix is medication, counseling and behavioral therapy; because bulimia concentrates on self-esteem and self-perception. The most helpful is individual therapy, together with family and group therapies. As for medication antidepressives are the most common recommended. For rehydration electrolytes will be used to reinforce balance. Following up the bulimic’s treatment is very important as he or she may not be able to resist to temptations.

Warning! Electrolyte treatment can cause heart rhythm disturbances.