We have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. By using this website, you consent to our Terms and Conditions.

XClose
Skip to content

Speak to a Rosewood Specialist

(888) 228-1253

Speak to a Rosewood Specialist

(888) 228-1253
  • Eating Disorders
    • Eating Disorders
      • Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms
      • Eating Disorder FAQs
    • Anorexia Treatment Centers
      • Anorexia Signs and Symptoms
    • Bulimia Treatment Centers
      • Bulimia Signs and Symptoms
    • Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
      • Binge Eating Signs and Symptoms
    • Other
      • Body Dysmorphia
      • Orthorexia
      • Compulsive Overeating
      • ARFID
      • OSFED
      • Diabulimia
      • Bariatric Surgery Patients
      • Laxative Abuse Treatment
  • About Us
    • Why Rosewood?
    • Monte Nido & Affiliates
    • Clinical Leadership
  • Locations
    • Rosewood Ranch for Adults
    • Rosewood Ranch for Adolescents
    • Rosewood Tempe
    • Rosewood Scottsdale for Adolescents
    • All Monte Nido Locations
  • Treatment
    • Who We Treat
    • Clinical Approaches
    • Medical & Nursing
    • Diabulimia (EDDMT1)
    • Co-Occurring Disorders
    • Nutritional Approaches
    • Family Programming
  • Admissions
    • Admitting to Rosewood
    • Financial Considerations
    • Referring Professionals
  • Resources
    • Advocacy Resources
    • Rosewood Blog
    • Family Resources
    • Alumni Services
    • Monte Nido & Affiliates News
    • Continuing Education for Professionals
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Menu
  • Eating Disorders
    • Eating Disorders
      • Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms
      • Eating Disorder FAQs
    • Anorexia Treatment Centers
      • Anorexia Signs and Symptoms
    • Bulimia Treatment Centers
      • Bulimia Signs and Symptoms
    • Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
      • Binge Eating Signs and Symptoms
    • Other
      • Body Dysmorphia
      • Orthorexia
      • Compulsive Overeating
      • ARFID
      • OSFED
      • Diabulimia
      • Bariatric Surgery Patients
      • Laxative Abuse Treatment
  • About Us
    • Why Rosewood?
    • Monte Nido & Affiliates
    • Clinical Leadership
  • Locations
    • Rosewood Ranch for Adults
    • Rosewood Ranch for Adolescents
    • Rosewood Tempe
    • Rosewood Scottsdale for Adolescents
    • All Monte Nido Locations
  • Treatment
    • Who We Treat
    • Clinical Approaches
    • Medical & Nursing
    • Diabulimia (EDDMT1)
    • Co-Occurring Disorders
    • Nutritional Approaches
    • Family Programming
  • Admissions
    • Admitting to Rosewood
    • Financial Considerations
    • Referring Professionals
  • Resources
    • Advocacy Resources
    • Rosewood Blog
    • Family Resources
    • Alumni Services
    • Monte Nido & Affiliates News
    • Continuing Education for Professionals
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

Home > About > Blog > Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

By Melissa Spann on June 4, 2014April 28, 2022

Adults, adolescents and teens struggling with bulimia nervosa may engage in recurrent and frequent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food (e.g., binge-eating), and feeling a lack of control over the eating. In someone suffering from bulimia, binge-eating is followed by a type of behavior that compensates for the binge, such as purging (e.g., vomiting, excessive use of laxatives or diuretics), fasting and/or excessive exercise. The bulimic adult, teen or adolescent may stop only when the stomach feels painful from over-extension, at which point the bulimic may engage in self-induced vomiting or other forms of purging. This bulimic binge and purge cycle may be repeated several times a week or, in more serious cases, several times a day. Bulimia Nervosa is a disease that should be treated with compassion and medical intervention. Do not judge or condemn someone struggling with this serious medical disease.

If you suspect that you or someone you love is struggling with bulimia, we suggest that you immediately contact Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders for a free, no-pressure assessment by a trained eating disorder intake specialist.

Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa in adults, adolescents and teens include:

  • Chronic gastric reflux after eating, peptic ulcers
  • Cuts and injuries to the throat and lining of the mouth as a result of insuring objects into the mouth to induce vomiting.
  • Inflammation of the esophagus or a rupture in the wall of the esophagus wall due to vomiting
  • Swollen glands in the neck, under the jaw line. Swollen salivary glands.
  • Dehydration, constipation, hypokalemia, gastroparesis (delayed emptying)
  • Electrolyte imbalance, which can cause cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, and death.
  • Erosion of enamel on teeth due to frequent exposure of teeth to gastric acid.
  • Infertility
  • Calluses or scars on the back of the hands from self purging.
  • Constant weight fluctuations

Melissa Spann, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-S

Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC, RTY 200, is Chief Clinical Officer at Monte Nido & Affiliates, overseeing the clinical operations and programming for over 50 programs across the U.S. Dr. Spann is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and clinical supervisor as well as an accomplished presenter and passionate clinician who has spent her career working in the eating disorder field in higher levels of care. She is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals where she serves on the national certification committee, supervision faculty, and is on the board of her local chapter. She received her doctoral degree from Drexel University, master’s degree from the University of Miami, and bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
Facebook Linkedin Twitter
Related posts
Alternative Treatment Options for Bulimia Nervosa A Look at Additional Treatment Options for Bulimia Nervosa Read article »
Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa Read article »
Get help now

(888) 228-1253

  • - -
  • Level of care client is interested in

  • By submitting this form, I agree to Monte Nido's Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

  • Should be Empty:
In-Network With Most Insurance Plans
Aetna
Cigna/Evernorth
Beacon Health Options
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Kaiser Permanente
Magellan Health
Multi Plan
United Healthcare
Accreditations & Memberships
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
Residential Eating Disorders Consortium
National Eating Disorders Association
Eating Disorders Coalition
The Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Follow Us
Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin Instagram

Don’t give up…you never know what can be right over the horizon.

– Winter
  • Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
  • Anorexia Treatment
  • Bulimia Treatment
  • Binge Eating Treatment
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
  • Anorexia Treatment
  • Bulimia Treatment
  • Binge Eating Treatment
  • About
  • Contact Us
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram

© Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders

© 2020 Monte Nido & Affiliates
All rights reserved

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Practices
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Practices
  • Terms and Conditions