What Are the Effective Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa?

1. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF BULIMIA NERVOSA?

2. BULIMIA NERVOSA Bulimia, like anorexia, can be life-threatening. This eating disorder is typically characterised by binge eating, followed by ‘purging’ or using extreme methods to avoid weight gain. These methods may include self-induced vomiting, abusing laxatives, excessive exercising or fasting. There are specialised bulimia treatment programmes available to help bulimics get faster and permanent recovery.

3. EFFECTS OF BULIMIA NERVOSA The effects of bulimia, which worsen the longer the condition persists, include mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, but also physical damage to the heart, kidneys, digestive system and teeth.

4. ABOUT ELLERN MEDE Ellern Mede Eating Disorder Services is widely regarded as the UK’s most specialist provider of intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and young people since 2000. We are eating disorder specialist in London for Bulimia Nervosa Treatment very effectively and efficiently. We have two hospitals, both based in North London, the first is at Ridgeway and is registered for 28 patients and the second is at Barnet and is registered for up to 16 patients.

5. BULIMIA NERVOSA TREATMENT BY ELLERN MEDE Ellern Mede follows NICE guidelines in treating Bulimia Nervosa. Some treatment are: • Psychotherapy - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Family-based treatment, Interpersonal psychotherapy. • Medications - Antidepressants may help reduce the symptoms of bulimia. • Nutrition Education - Eating regularly and not restricting your food intake is important in overcoming bulimia. • Hospitalization - You may need treatment in a hospital If symptoms are severe with serious health complications.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION Email – info@ellernmede.org Phone – +44 (0)20 3209 7900 Address – Ellern Mede Ridgeway Holcombe Hill The Ridgeway Mill Hill London NW7 4HX Website – https://ellernmede.org