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Adolescent's Problem
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Namita is an adolescent girl who tries to vomit every time after eating her meals. What do you think is the reasons for this? If she continues like this, what could be its two possible health hazards? Suggest her two ways to come out of this condition? Also mention the role of family in dealing with the problem.

Answer

She is suffering from Bulimia Nervosa.

  1. Health Hazards:
  2. Dehydration
  3. Kidney disorder
  4. Swollen salivary glands
  5. Rectal bleeding
  6. Irritation & rupture of the gastrointestinal tract.

Suggestion:

  1. She should avoid junk food.
  2. She should eat healthy food.
  3. She should do yoga and exercise daily.

Role of the family:

  1. The family should give her full support, counsel her, provide guidance.
  2. They should keep a close watch on her dietary habits.

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