Bulimia Center - Altadena, CAAltadena Psychiatrist Doctors for BulimiaType of Physician: Psychiatrist What is a Psychiatrist? A certification by the Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners are skilled in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders. He or she is trained to understand the biological, psychological and social components of illness and is qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, as well as to evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems. The psychiatrist is also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are coping with stress, crises, and other problems in living. Specialty: Psychiatry Common Name: Psychiatrist Doctors in Altadena * Roy Kushel MD  Gregory A Cohen MD  Gregory E Gray MD PhD  Chris Minnick MD  Merle N Stern MD  Mariel S Tourani MD  Rogelio Whyte MD  Askins and Snyder MDs  Scott Carder MD  Pasadena Psychiatric Medical Group  Askins and Snyder MDs  Daniel M Asimus MD  Steven C Horwitz MD  Judith Vida MD  Alexander M Beebee MD  Stuart Shipko, M.D.  Southern California Neurosurgical Associates Inc  Laila Karme MD  Christian B Rutland MD  Thomas C Wallace MD  Edward Castner MD  David Foos MD  Haraszti & Associates  Laurance Johnson MD  Joel E Miller MD  Haraszti & Associates  Psychiatric Counseling Center  R Singh MD  Mohamed H El-Gabalawy MD  Desmond Chiong MD  San Marino Psychiatric Associates  San Marino Psychiatric Associates  San Marino Psychiatric Associates  San Marino Psychiatric Associates  San Marino Psychiatric Associates  San Marino Psychiatric Associates  San Marino Psychiatric Associates  Richard J Atkins MD Inc  James A MacCuish MD  Carl E Marusak MD  Carl E Marusak MD  Northeast Mental Health Center  Northeast Mental Health Center  Wing-Ki Lee MD  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  Ara Kadoyan MD  Mark Powers MD  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  Sanford R Weimer MD  MCLA Psychiatric Medical Group  Estelita B Calica MD APC  Glen Roberts Child Study Center  Comprehensive Doctors Medical Group  Verdugo Mental Health Center  Comprehensive Doctors Medical Group  Comprehensive Doctors Medical Group  Verdugo Mental Health Center  Navin Adatia MD  Jack H Lindheimer MD  Transcultural Psychology Institute  Lilit Yegiazaryan MD  George M Sabounjian MD  Judith Vukov MD  Walter Chameides MD  Kuang J Huang MD  Pacific Clinics East  Astrik Davtian MD  Frank R Young MD  Edward A Elliott MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Los Angeles  Manohar S Shinde MD  J Guzman MD  Abilio A Hernandez MD  Adib H Bitar MD  Adib H Bitar MD  Eliseo Mills Jr. MD  Koichi Ishikawa MD  Downtown Mental Health Center  Jaime B Anselen MD  Marcia Goin MD  Hiawatha Harris MD  Mafa Kamal MD  Stephen M Kramer MD  Samuel P Smith MD  Maria E Mayoral MD  Leonard P Jones MD  Pacifica Sur Medical Group  Ronald R Ricker MD  Drs Chung & Chung  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Mental Health  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Mental Health  LA County Mental Health  LA County Mental Health  LA County Mental Health  Alisa Cross MD Inc Altadena, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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BulimiaWhat is bulimia?Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of secretive excessive eating (bingeing) followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as self-induced vomiting (purging), abuse of laxatives and diuretics, or excessive exercise. Like anorexia, bulimia is a psychological disorder. It is another condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. The cycle of overeating and purging can quickly become an obsession similar to an addiction to drugs or other substances. The disorder generally occurs after a variety of unsuccessful attempts at dieting. Bulimia is estimated to affect between 3% of all women in the U.S. at some point in their lifetime. About 6% of teen girls and 5% of college-aged females are believed to suffer from bulimia. These numbers are somewhat lower than earlier estimates of the prevalence of bulimia due to the precise criteria now established for the diagnosis (see below). Approximately 10% of identified bulimic patients are men. Bulimics are also susceptible to other compulsions, affective disorders, or addictions. Twenty to 40% of women with bulimia also have a history of problems related to drug or alcohol use, suggesting that many affected women may have difficulties with control of behavioral impulses. Unlike anorexics, bulimics experience significant weight fluctuations, but their weight loss is usually not as severe or obvious as anorexics. The long-term prognosis for bulimics is slightly better than for anorexics, and the recovery rate is felt to be higher. However, many bulimics continue to retain slightly abnormal eating and dieting behaviors even after the recovery period. The secrecy of bulimia stems from the shame that bulimics often attach to the disorder. Binge eating is not triggered by intense hunger. It is a response to depression, stress, or other feelings related to b... Recommended Reading Related to BulimiaMental health and mental illness facts
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