Bulimia Center - Richmond, VARichmond 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 Richmond * VCU Health System  Ambulatory Care Center Psychiatry  Consultation Liaison Psychiatry  Dept of Psychiatry  Consultation Liaison Psychiatry  Dept of Psychiatry  Virginia Treatment Center for Children  Dept of Psychiatry  Virginia Treatment Center for Children  Dept of Psychiatry  Joel Walker MD  Virginia Commonwealth University Psychiatry  Virginia Commonwealth University Psychiatry  Virginia Commonwealth University Psychiatry  Richmond Behavioral Health  Panic Anxiety & Depression Center  Panic Anxiety & Depression Center  Jhansi R Mead MD  Suresh Gharse MD  Commonwealth Physicians  Billie W Elliott MD  Community Neurological Services LLC  Virginia Center For Addiction Medicine  Sherman Master MD  Neuropsychiatric and Counseling Associates  Insight Physicians PC  Helen M Foster MD  Neuropsychiatric And Counseling Associates  Insight Physicians PC  Wesley E McEntire MD  Mary M Olinger MD  Neuropsychiatric and Counseling Associates  Insight Physicians PC  Insight Physicians PC  Insight Physicians PC  Michael S Bick MD  Insight Physicians PC  Kowler & Zaller MDs  Miriam Koller Pizzani MD  Kowler & Zaller MDs  Insight Physicians PC  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Keyhill Sheorn MD  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Tucker Psychiatric Clinic  Village Family Psychiatry  James E Sellman MD & Associates PC  Village Family Psychiatry  Commonwealth Counseling Associates  Commonwealth Counseling Associates  Virginia Psychiatric Associates  Glen Forest Associates  The Sleep Disorder Center of Richmond  The Sleep Disorder Center of Richmond  John A Russell MD  Antony Joseph MD  Horizons Inc  Dorothy A O'Keefe MD  Linda M Bugbee MD  R S Shenoy MD  R S Shenoy MD  R S Shenoy MD  Behavior & Stress Management Center  Virginia South Psychiatry & Family Services  Virginia South Psychiatry & Family Services  VA South Psychiatric & Family Services  VA South Psychiatric & Family Services  VA South Psychiatric & Family Services  Central Virginia Family Psychiatry  Norman B Holden MD Crossroads CSB  Syed Ahmed MD  Nivedita Choudhary MD  Valerie H Boulware MD  Rappahannock Community Services  Rappahannock Community Services  John J Lee MD  Rappahannock Community Services  Rappahannock Community Services  Steven Reams MD  Paul D Reilly MD  Fredericksburg Oncology  Jose A Erfe MD  Joseph Phillips MD & Associates  Therapy Associates  Clinical Associates of Tidewater  Chessen & Associates  Associates of York  Rock Landing Psychological Group  Rock Landing Psychological Group  Behavioral Health Care of Rappahannock Rapidan Fauquier  Suzanne M Pitts MD  Karen Beliles MD  Hyung S Park MD Richmond, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Richmond
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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