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Question: My husband of 34 years has had 20 yrs of bulimia he had major surgery 2012 for diverticulitis which was his second bout of this ,this time elevated to aforementioned surgery I have recently discovered the bulimia issue is still at work He has admitted this.He is about 20 lbs overweight and his belly looks very distended Also suffers from immediate bouts of colitis so between the bulimia and that he spend a dispoportunate time in the toilet area He recently started on refrigerated probiotics and reduced his alcohol intake He stated he thinks this is starting to work but I'm suspicious of this for obvious reasons He is a very successful and educated man and I feel I need some direction in order to help him
Brief Answer:
Psychological approach is highly advised...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I have gone through the medical history of your husband and feel sorry for the situation he is in.
The very first thing is to keep him well-hydrated through consumption of plenty of fluids (water is the best) and follow a strict diet for diverticulitis. Regular follow ups with GI specialist is needed to ensure everything is ok.
With regards to his bulimia, to my opinion, it is time he gets psychological help. That is the best solution for him. As he is a very educated man, he will understand the importance of this approach and will collaborate.
Hope it helped! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Klerida
Psychological approach is highly advised...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I have gone through the medical history of your husband and feel sorry for the situation he is in.
The very first thing is to keep him well-hydrated through consumption of plenty of fluids (water is the best) and follow a strict diet for diverticulitis. Regular follow ups with GI specialist is needed to ensure everything is ok.
With regards to his bulimia, to my opinion, it is time he gets psychological help. That is the best solution for him. As he is a very educated man, he will understand the importance of this approach and will collaborate.
Hope it helped! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you please address the question of the relationship between bulimia and his diverticulitis
Also the diarrhea he's been dealing with Is this in any way tied together
Why is water hydration important
What type of medical training understands this problem
Thank you
Also the diarrhea he's been dealing with Is this in any way tied together
Why is water hydration important
What type of medical training understands this problem
Thank you
Brief Answer:
No connection...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
There is no connection between bulimia and his diverticulitis. Diarrhea is one of the symptoms of diverticulitis, especially in the acute stage.
Diarrhea might lead to dehydration. That's why it is compulsory to keep him well hydrated. If he is well hydrated, his bowels will function better as all other body organs.
Bulimia is a psychological problem. He is having diarrhea and other bowel problems. As his psychological state is down, he ends up being bulimic unconsciously as his mind thinks this resolves his problems (obviously being unconscious). That's why psychological approach will help ease his mind and make him conscious that this is not the right solution for him.
GI specialist and psychologist should be consulted.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
No connection...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
There is no connection between bulimia and his diverticulitis. Diarrhea is one of the symptoms of diverticulitis, especially in the acute stage.
Diarrhea might lead to dehydration. That's why it is compulsory to keep him well hydrated. If he is well hydrated, his bowels will function better as all other body organs.
Bulimia is a psychological problem. He is having diarrhea and other bowel problems. As his psychological state is down, he ends up being bulimic unconsciously as his mind thinks this resolves his problems (obviously being unconscious). That's why psychological approach will help ease his mind and make him conscious that this is not the right solution for him.
GI specialist and psychologist should be consulted.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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