How to control bulimia?

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Binge eating is a condition that occurs in people who lack confidence in their body or work in occupations that involve a lot of external appearance. Controlling bulimia will help prevent unwanted consequences of the disease (weight, mental health, etc.).

1. What is bulimia?

Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder characterized by frequent binge eating, then finding ways to avoid weight gain. The patient will consume large amounts of food in a short period of time, then find ways to eliminate this food by vomiting, exercising a lot, using weight loss drugs,...
Anorexia The temperature can cause the patient to overeat without control, which can lead to bulimia nervosa. This is a disease caused by risk factors such as: biology, psychological health, social expectations,... The disease is common in people who lack confidence in their body and people who work in industries. have high requirements on appearance such as actors, singers,...
Consequences of bulimia is that patients gain too much weight and are prone to obesity. Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes,... At the same time, people with bulimia are also prone to other mental problems such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, possible substance abuse, stress, trouble sleeping, lack of confidence,...

2. How to control bulimia

If you suffer from binge eating, the patient should not be too worried because it can be successfully treated. Doctors will test blood, urine, perform a general physical examination, consider the patient's eating habits, emotions, and psychology to make appropriate control and treatment options. Some measures include:
2.1 Change eating and living habits Drinking enough water: Increasing the amount of water you drink will help alleviate hunger and reduce calorie intake. Drinking a lot of water during the day is a simple but very effective measure in curbing cravings and thereby helping to reduce overeating; Avoid skipping meals: The habit of skipping meals will increase cravings, increasing the risk of eating too much food at the next meal. Therefore, to reduce the frequency of binge eating episodes, each person should eat enough meals, in moderation, maintain this eating habit seriously; Quit the diet: Some studies suggest that a strict diet can be the cause of binge eating episodes. Therefore, it should not be excessively abstinent. When you want to lose weight, each person can follow a healthy diet such as: Eat more whole foods (vegetables, whole grains, fruits) and reduce the amount of food consumed instead of eliminating it. completely remove a certain food from the diet; Increase your intake of high fiber foods: The results of many studies show that increasing the amount of fiber in your diet can reduce cravings, decrease appetite, and reduce food intake because of the high fiber content. Fiber passes through the digestive system more slowly, so it feels full for a long time. Measures to supplement fiber for the body is to eat foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains,...; Exercise: Combining a healthy diet with regular exercise will help control bulimia. In addition, exercise also reduces stress levels, improves mood, prevents emotional eating. Some suitable exercises that patients can apply include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, yoga,...;

Other measures: Add protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs, legumes to the diet (for a long feeling of fullness, control appetite, increase metabolism); Get enough sleep, ensure 8 hours/day. 2.2 Psychotherapy The patient goes to the doctor for advice and treatment if the binge eating is not controlled despite the above measures. Patients can be tested, treated for the disorder causing binge eating, or used psychotherapy and antidepressants to overcome the condition.
Psychotherapy can improve binge eating symptoms. Specifically:
Cognitive behavioral therapy: Helping patients recognize negative and unhealthy behaviors to change with positive health behaviors; Individual psychotherapy: Helping to deal with difficult problems in the patient's relationship with the people around them so that they can improve their communication skills as well as problem-solving skills; Family-based therapy: Family members need to intervene, prevent the patient's unhealthy eating behavior, and support the patient to control their own eating in a scientific way. Using antidepressants when combined with psychotherapy can help reduce symptoms of binge eating disorder. Some antidepressants are used to treat bulimia, including: Fluoxetine, selective Serotonin inhibitors,...
In addition, patients need to consult a nutritionist to develop A well-balanced diet helps to achieve a healthy weight. If you are overweight, you may be instructed to lose weight according to specific therapies. During treatment, patients need to consult their doctor when intending to use foods or herbs with weight loss effects.
Binge eating disorder can be effectively controlled with the application of dietary and lifestyle modifications, combined with thinking changes and medication use. If you are at risk of this disorder or are showing warning signs of the disease, you should go to the doctor early for better health care and examination.
Periodic health check-ups help to detect diseases early, so that there are treatment plans for optimal results. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has general health checkup packages suitable for each age, gender and individual needs of customers with a reasonable price policy.
The patient's examination results will be returned to the home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.

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