The philosophy behind Dartmouth's Eating Disorders Program is one of treating the whole student. Eating disorders affect people emotionally, socially, and physically. Psychologists for counseling, body image, stress, depression, anxiety, and worries about friends. Psychiatrists for bingeing, obsessive thoughts, sleep problems, and depression. Inpatient Staff for a short term infirmary stay to help structure meals and not purge.
Menstruation becomes irregular or stops completely.
In males, impotence may develop. Susceptibility to stress fractures and osteoporosis. Bulimia Characterized by recurrent episodes of bingeing and purging, and feelings of loss of control and shame. Gastric acids erode enamel. Depletes electrolytes resulting in muscle spasms, weakness, irregular heartbeat, kidney disease, and heart failure.