How do you diagnose bulimia?

Diagnosis

Talk to you about your eating habits, weight-loss methods and physical symptoms.
Do a physical exam.
Request blood and urine tests.
Request a test that can identify problems with your heart (electrocardiogram)
Perform a psychological evaluation, including a discussion of your attitude toward your body and weight.

Can bulimia show up in blood tests?

Although there are no laboratory tests to specifically diagnose bulimia, the doctor might use various diagnostic tests, including laboratory values (a blood test), to evaluate the severity of illness or the effects bulimia on the body’s organs.

What are the symptoms of high amylase?

These include excessive thirst, frequent urination, extreme tiredness (fatigue), and weight loss. This is often temporary. Symptoms of pancreatitis may include nausea, sweating and weakness. You may also notice pain in the middle of your chest, which may move or radiate to your back.

Can you live a long life with chronic pancreatitis?

Background: Mortality in chronic pancreatitis is higher than in the general population, the 10-year survival after diagnosis is estimated between 69-80%. Aim: Evaluation of mortality risk factors in chronic pancreatitis.

What is the average lifespan of someone with chronic pancreatitis?

The overall survival rate is 70% at 10 years and 45% at 20 years. In an international study, 559 deaths occurred among patients with chronic pancreatitis, compared with an expected number of 157, which creates a standard mortality ratio of 3.6.

What is end stage chronic pancreatitis?

The end stage is characterized by steatorrhea and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Several characteristic complications of chronic pancreatitis are known such as common bile duct, duodenal, main pancreatic duct and vascular obstruction/stenosis. Chronic pancreatitis represents a risk factor for pancreatic cancer.