Bulimia: Signs & Treatment Options | Stanford

Millions of people around the world will be affected by Bulimia Nervosa during their lifetime. If left untreated, Bulimia can be a life-threatening condition. In this video, Dr. Rachel Goldstein explains what Bulimia is, common behaviors and signs of Bulimia, misconceptions associated with Bulimia, and where you or your loved one can find support and treatment for this eating disorder.

0:00 Overview
0:35 Alice's story
1:05 What is Bulimia? What is binging? What are compensatory behaviors?
2:05 How to recognize and diagnose Bulimia
3:06 Mental health
3:46 Medical complications
4:40 How to begin the recovery process / How to support a loved one you suspect is struggling with an eating disorder
5:37 Effective treatments for Bulimia

Resources:
• National Eating Disorders hotline: [phone]

Dr. Rachel Goldstein is an adolescent medicine physician at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has treated many patients who have struggled with Bulimia.

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 5/25/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, the Stanford Center for Professional Development, and the Stanford Medicine Education Technology Team.

At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and save lives.

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