{"id":2098,"date":"2023-08-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garmed.com.ua\/?post_type=service&#038;p=2098"},"modified":"2025-09-17T08:19:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T05:19:04","slug":"treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment of anorexia and bulimia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anorexia and bulimia are two common mental health disorders related to eating behaviour and attitudes towards one&#8217;s own body. They can both have serious consequences for physical and mental health. If you notice symptoms of the disorder, be sure to seek help from a specialised clinic. GarMed specialists will diagnose the patient&#8217;s condition and select an effective comprehensive treatment. an obligatory stage of therapy &#8211; rehabilitation, aimed at returning the patient to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/#anorexia_symptomatology_and_manifestations\" title=\"Anorexia: symptomatology and manifestations\">Anorexia: symptomatology and manifestations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/#bulimia_signs_and_symptoms\" title=\"Bulimia: signs and symptoms\">Bulimia: signs and symptoms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/#anorexia_and_bulimia_treatment_price_cost\" title=\"Anorexia and Bulimia Treatment Price (Cost)\">Anorexia and Bulimia Treatment Price (Cost)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/#bulimia_and_anorexia_treatment_at_the_garmed_clinic\" title=\"Bulimia and anorexia treatment at the GarMed Clinic\">Bulimia and anorexia treatment at the GarMed Clinic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/#nutrition_an_important_step_on_the_road_to_health\" title=\"Nutrition: an important step on the road to health\">Nutrition: an important step on the road to health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/#you_may_also_be_interested_in\" title=\"You may also be interested in:\">You may also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/treatment-of-anorexia-and-bulimia-2\/#you_may_also_need\" title=\"You may also need:\">You may also need:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"anorexia_symptomatology_and_manifestations\"><\/span>Anorexia: symptomatology and manifestations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anorexia is a mental disorder in which a person has an irrational fear of gaining weight and excessively restricts his diet. The fear of gaining even a few grams of extra weight turns into a real mania. People suffering from anorexia may see themselves as overweight even though they are actually dangerously thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symptoms of anorexia include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>refusal to eat;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strict diets;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoidance of eating socially;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>excessive physical activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>menstrual irregularities in women and other physical and mental problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anorexia can have serious consequences, including emaciation, metabolic disorders, weakened immune system and even death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bulimia_signs_and_symptoms\"><\/span>Bulimia: signs and symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bulimia is a mental disorder in which a person periodically consumes large amounts of food (binge eating) and then tries to compensate for this behaviour by resorting to methods such as vomiting, taking laxatives, excessive physical activity, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with bulimia may be normal or even overweight, but they experience intense feelings of guilt and shame after overeating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Symptoms of bulimia include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>recurrent bouts of overeating;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>compensatory behaviours (e.g. vomiting);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>secretly eating large amounts of food;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fixation on body weight and shape; and other mental and physical problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bulimia can also have serious health consequences such as metabolic disorders, dental problems, heart rhythm disorders, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both disorders require comprehensive treatment, which may include psychotherapy, medication, and support from medical and mental health professionals. Early help and treatment are important factors in recovery and recovery from anorexia and bulimia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"anorexia_and_bulimia_treatment_price_cost\"><\/span>Anorexia and Bulimia Treatment Price (Cost)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Inpatient anorexia treatment<\/td><td>from 2700 UAH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outpatient anorexia and bulimia treatment<\/td><td>from 2400 UAH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comprehensive anorexia and bulimia treatment<\/td><td>from 27000 UAH\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychiatrist consultation for anorexia and bulimia<\/td><td>1400 UAH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychologist, psychotherapist consultation for anorexia and bulimia<\/td><td>1200 UAH<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bulimia_and_anorexia_treatment_at_the_garmed_clinic\"><\/span>Bulimia and anorexia treatment at the GarMed Clinic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment of bulimia and anorexia is a comprehensive process that includes physical, psychological and psychiatric care. Effective treatment at the GarMed Clinic requires an individualised approach and may include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>medical;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>psychotherapeutic;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>correction of eating behaviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For bulimia and anorexia, it is important to begin treatment with an assessment of the patient&#8217;s physical condition, as both disorders can have serious physical consequences. Medical evaluation includes weight, nutrition, cardiac status, electrolytes, and other physical parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If necessary, hospitalisation and medical treatment may be required to stabilise the patient&#8217;s physical condition.The decision to hospitalise is made by the doctor after the patient&#8217;s initial assessment and diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is often used to treat bulimia and anorexia. It helps patients change negative thought patterns and behavioural habits related to eating and body acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-esteem re-education therapy (SART), a body-centred therapy also helps patients improve their attitudes towards their own bodies and learn to accept themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients are often recommended to attend group sessions to increase the effectiveness of treatment. Group sessions allow patients to socialise with others suffering from anorexia and bulimia and find support and understanding amongst like-minded people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, medications such as antidepressants may be prescribed for treatment. they help to address co-occurring depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nutrition_an_important_step_on_the_road_to_health\"><\/span>Nutrition: an important step on the road to health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restoring normal nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of bulimia and anorexia. Regular and balanced meals contribute to the restoration of physical health. Dietitians and other nutritionists work with sufferers to develop a proper eating plan. Treatment for bulimia and anorexia can be long and demanding. It is important to remember that the support of family and loved ones plays an important role in the recovery process. 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