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Diet During Illness

Question
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Your friend eats a lot and then vomits it out. What do you think is the problem with her? What are the two consequences if this continues for a long time? Present three suggestions to get her out of the problem.

Solution

Suffering from – Bulimia Nervosa

Consequences:

  1. Salivary glands get swollen
  2. Ruptures and irritation in gastrointestinal tract
  3. Kidney disorders
  4. Bleeding from rectum
  5. Dehydration/ Electrolyte imbalance

Ways to help:

  1. Educate them on consequences and misconceptions of bulimia
  2. Provide counselling to improve self-esteem
  3. Keep a check on their eating habits
  4. Motivate them to adopt healthy lifestyle