Bulimia Center - East Providence, RIEast Providence 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 East Providence * Irwin K Bennett MD  Francis X Haines MD  Ronald Stewart MD  Mark R Brody MD  Susan L Dimase MD  Angell Street Psychiatry  Robert A Florin MD  Angell Street Psychiatry  Alexander Scagnelli MD PC  Paul H Shield MD  Maxim J Daamen MD  Stanley W Gale MD  Peter D Kramer MD  Bradley Hospital  Bradley Hospital  Bradley Hospital  Bradley Hospital  Psychiatric Consultants  Butler Hospital  Psychiatric Consultants  Butler Hospital  Butler Hospital  Butler Hospital  Psychiatric Consultants  Michael Fiori MD  Martin Furham MD  Butler Hospital  Butler Hospital  Butler Hospital  Tracey M Guthrie MD  Robert Kohn MD  Saul A Martin MD  Alvaro J Olivares MD  Charles E Staunton MD  Psychiatric Consultants  Butler Hospital  MedOptions of Rhode Island PC  Lowell Rubin MD  Charles E Staunton MD  MedOptions of Rhode Island PC  Charles E Staunton MD  William O Samuels MD  Thomas J Scaramella MD  Rhode Island Hospital  Rhode Island Hospital  The Providence Center  Rhode Island Hospital  Rhode Island Hospital  The Providence Center  Rhode Island Hospital  Rhode Island Hospital  Rhode Island Hospital  Rhode Island Hospital  The Providence Center  Paul E Sapir MD  Rhode Island Hospital  Rhode Island Hospital  Rhode Island Hospital  Charles A Adams MD  Women & Infants Hospital  Women & Infants Hospital  Iris Shuey MD  Warren Purvis MD  Michael G Goldstein MD  Ronald C Golinger MD  Providence Center  Miriam Hospital Psychiatry Department  Miriam Hospital Psychiatry Department  Providence Center  Miriam Hospital Psychiatry Department  Providence Center  Providence Center  Providence Center  East Bay Center Inc  East Bay Center Inc  Marisa I Allegra MD  Elia Shammas MD  Steven J Bonauto MD & Barry Plummer PhD  Leah Oseas Cullen MD  East Bay Counseling Center  Gateway Health Care  Gateway Health Care  Gateway Health Care  Gateway Health Care  Gateway Health Care  Associates For Adolescent & Family Therapy  Associates For Adolescent & Family Therapy  Pamela S. Shervanick, D.O., LLLC  Craig Kaufmann MD  Psychiatric Health Services & St Joseph Health Services of RI  Robert F Bessette DO  Integrated Psychiatry  Mindy S Rosenbloom MD  Comprehensive Psychiatric Services  Comprehensive Psychiatric Services  Comprehensive Psychiatric Services  Scott Haltzman MD  Gateway Health Care Mental Health Svcs  Gateway Health Care Mental Health Svcs  Halo Clinic Inc East Providence, Rhode IslandUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 BulimiaIntroduction to Women's HealthWomen and men share many similar health problems but women also have their own health issues, which deserve special consideration. Women's lives have changed over the centuries. Historically, life was particularly difficult for most women. Aside from the numerous dangers and diseases, women became wives and mothers often when they were just emerging from their own childhood. Many women had a multitude of pregnancies which may or may not have been wanted. In the past, childbirth itself was risky and not infrequently, led to the death of the mother. Most women in the past did not live long enough to be concerned about menopause or old age. In 1900, a woman's life span was about 50 years. Now, in the new millennium, life expectancy for American women is 82 years of age, and continuing to rise. Not only are women living longer, but they also have the possibility of enjoying a better quality of life t... Other Related Bulimia ArticlesEmergency Contact for East Providence
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