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Symptoms of postnatal depression include low mood, difficulty enjoying things, and feeling hopeless or worthless.
Symptoms of postnatal depression include low mood, finding it hard to enjoy things, difficulty sleeping, and feeling hopeless or worthless.
Service · Observational claim · From Postnatal depression, [page]
If someone has bulimia, it is important to avoid excessive or obsessive exercise.
Exercising excessively
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If someone has bulimia, it is important to avoid websites or social media that promote extreme weight loss.
Avoid websites or social media that encourage you to lose weight and stay at a very low body weight.
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If someone has bulimia, it is important to avoid spending too much time looking in mirrors or checking their body.
Try not to spend too much time looking in mirrors or checking your body.
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If you have bulimia and are under 18, your family may be involved in the treatment process.
Your family may also be involved if you're under 18.
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If you have bulimia, it can help to talk about your feelings with trusted individuals or find a support group.
Talk to people you trust about how you're feeling or find a support group (if you're finding it hard to talk to people, try writing your feelings down instead).
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If you have bulimia, it can help to distract yourself after meals and avoid acidic foods.
Try to distract yourself after meals if you're worried about purging – it can help to try a new hobby or interest that takes a lot of concentration; do not drink or eat acidic foods, such as fruit juice, during a binge and after purging.
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If someone has bulimia, it is important to avoid smoking as it increases the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
Do not smoke, as this increases your risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If you have bulimia, it is important to protect your teeth by rinsing with water or a non-acidic mouthwash after vomiting.
Rinse your mouth with water or a non-acidic mouthwash after vomiting to protect your teeth and make sure you see your dentist regularly.
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
Support groups can be helpful for those recovering from bulimia.
It can be helpful to speak to other people who have bulimia. There are many people offering support and sharing their stories in support groups, forums and on social media.
Service · Stakeholder position · From Bulimia, [page]
If someone is pregnant and has bulimia, they should inform their midwife and GP for appropriate support.
If you're pregnant, tell your midwife and GP if you have an eating disorder or had one in the past. This will help them offer you the right support during and after pregnancy.
Service · Policy statement · From Bulimia, [page]
Support from charities like Beat and Mind is available for those with bulimia and their families.
There are also charities and organisations such as Beat and YoungMinds that support people with bulimia and their families.
Service · Stakeholder position · From Bulimia, [page]
Treatment for bulimia can last several months or years depending on severity and duration of the condition.
Treatment for bulimia takes time, but you can recover. Depending on how long you've had bulimia and how severe it is, treatment can last several months or years.
Service · Commitment statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If someone shows signs of bulimia, encourage them to see their GP.
If you're worried about someone else, encourage them to speak to their GP.
Service · Stakeholder position · From Bulimia, [page]
Complications of bulimia can include dental problems, throat damage, heart or kidney issues, and weakened bones.
Possible complications include: problems with your teeth – stomach acid can damage tooth enamel if you're being sick a lot; damage to the lining of your throat – also caused by stomach acid; irregular or absent periods; seizures (fits); heart or kidney problems; bowel problems, including constipation; bone problems – you may be more likely to develop weakened bones (osteopenia).
Service · Risk statement · From Bulimia, [page]
Main treatments for bulimia include talking therapies, support from a nutrition specialist, and medicines.
The main treatments for bulimia are talking therapies, support from a nutrition specialist (dietitian) and medicines.
Service · Policy statement · From Bulimia, [page]
A GP diagnoses bulimia by asking about eating habits and symptoms, then refers the patient to an eating disorder specialist.
To diagnose bulimia, a GP will ask you about your eating habits and symptoms and refer you to an eating disorder specialist.
Service · Procedural statement · From Bulimia, [page]
If you have bulimia, it is important to seek medical help.
It's important to get help for bulimia. Treatment and support will give you the best chance of recovery.
Service · Policy statement · From Bulimia, [page]
The main symptoms of bulimia include binge eating and purging.
The main signs of bulimia are: losing control of how much you're eating over a very short time (binge eating) and ridding your body of the extra food (purging).
Service · Observational claim · From Bulimia, [page]
A parasite called toxoplasma gondii can increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder.
a parasite called toxoplasma gondii (which causes toxoplasmosis)
Context · Observational claim · From Bipolar disorder, [page]