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Suggest Diet For Bulimia Attack

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: I am recovering frim a severe bulious attack and am nervous about geating anything as I have only just succeeded in keeping water down. Any advice?
I have not experienced this type of indisposition since childhood. I am recovered but shaky. No allergies.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start with light foods, small portions, evtl. supportive counceling

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

usually after a bulimic attac it is ok to start with light foods in small portions such as soup, banana, ginger cookies (just examples).

In general for bulimia, it can be very helpful to get psychological counceling, if that is available to you.

Best regards and wishes,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

I typed badly - it was a BILIOUS attack, not bulimic!
However, I feel that ypur kind advice still applies.
I still have faint pain from time to time in the area of my liver but hope that will continue to decrease in severity

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Advice still applies, but also ultrasound recommendable

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient, sorry about the misunderstanding,

but the advice of light food still applies. I would normally also do an ultrasound of the gall bladder and liver region to see if there is any inflammation of the gallbladder or gallstones since that would need further treatment.

Kind regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj