Bulimia
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Starting with the specialist helps to understand this condition: bulimia is treated mainly by the psychiatrist and the psychologist, since it is an eating disorder of emotional and mental origin. It is characterized by episodes of excessive food intake followed by behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.
What accompanies it: It is usually related to an intense preoccupation with weight and body image, along with feelings of guilt or loss of control.
When to seek help? It is advisable to approach care when these episodes become recurrent or affect physical health, mood, or daily life.
Comprehensive support: The nutritionist and the internal medicine physician complement the treatment of the physical condition. If you recognize these signs in yourself or someone close to you, talking about it with a mental health professional is a valuable step.
Data on 9,221 doctors who treat bulimia
Which specialist treats bulimia?
Bulimia is mainly addressed by a pediatrician in teenagers or an internist in adults, with support from a psychologist for emotional care and a dietitian for nutritional guidance. If you have episodes of binge eating followed by purging, see a psychologist, pediatrician, or internist.
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Doctors specialized in bulimia
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is bulimia?
Starting with the specialist helps to understand this condition: bulimia is treated mainly by the psychiatrist and the psychologist, since it is an eating disorder of emotional and mental origin. It is characterized by episodes of excessive food intake followed by behaviors to avoid weight gain, suc...
Which doctor treats bulimia?
Bulimia is mainly addressed by a pediatrician in teenagers or an internist in adults, with support from a psychologist for emotional care and a dietitian for nutritional guidance. If you have episodes of binge eating followed by purging, see a psychologist, pediatrician, or internist.