Bulimia treatment has both physical and mental aspects

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Treatment of the disease includes mental and  physical aspects . Therapy consists of psychotherapy , drug therapy and also adjustment of regimen measures . Psychotherapy is the most important part, as home self-help treatment is in most cases unsuccessful.

The lesson applies to a person with bulimia, but also to his family . The family must participate and influence supportively. Psychotherapy covers several areas. He must change the attitude of the affected person towards himself, but also towards his surroundings. It is important to change your mind about food. Psychotherapy can take place alone, with the family or in groups.

The drugs are used as a supportive treatment or as a treatment for the primary mental disorder. And these are groups of drugs like antidepressants or anxiolytics. Regime measures also include changing eating habits and adjusting the menu.

Less serious conditions can be treated at home and by visiting for professional help. However, a severe stage of the disorder, when associated with physical difficulties, requires hospitalization. A change of mindset, a healthy lifestyle and support from the immediate area are important.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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