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| − | '''Bulimia nervosa''' is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, or "purging". Types of purging include self-induced vomiting, fasting, overexercising, or the abuse of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics. | + | '''Bulimia nervosa''' is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, or "purging". Types of purging include self-induced vomiting, fasting, overexercising, or the abuse of [[laxatives]], [[enemas]], or [[diuretics]]. This disorder occurs among some who suffer from [[erectile disfunction|anorexia]].<ref>http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Profile_ID=41141</ref> |
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Because suffers from bulimia tend to be an average weight, this disorder tends be more difficult to diagnose than other eating disorders. | Because suffers from bulimia tend to be an average weight, this disorder tends be more difficult to diagnose than other eating disorders. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 04:24, June 15, 2009
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, or "purging". Types of purging include self-induced vomiting, fasting, overexercising, or the abuse of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics. This disorder occurs among some who suffer from anorexia.[1]
Because suffers from bulimia tend to be an average weight, this disorder tends be more difficult to diagnose than other eating disorders.