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What Is The Treatment For Bulimia Nervosa?

My friend is a nineteen year old male, and he shows definite signs of bulimia. He has lost 10 pounds in the past two weeks, throws up once a day (and has been for three weeks now), works out excessively, avoids eating, and has binge eating episodes. He has very low self esteem (of his body physique). I've told him to stop or get help, and have shown him websites about the effects it could have on his body if he continues, but he refuses to tell anyone besides me or get treatment. What else can I do?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand that you may be in a difficult situation and don’t want to lose his trust but as long as you alone can’t help you need to ask for help.

You may talk to his parent to make them know about the problem, and then they should ask for professional help. It is important to take this step as soon as possible.

During this time you should stay with him and show him more attention. It is important that your friend understand his problem and accept the help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Elona Dashi
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What Is The Treatment For Bulimia Nervosa?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand that you may be in a difficult situation and don’t want to lose his trust but as long as you alone can’t help you need to ask for help. You may talk to his parent to make them know about the problem, and then they should ask for professional help. It is important to take this step as soon as possible. During this time you should stay with him and show him more attention. It is important that your friend understand his problem and accept the help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Elona Dashi