| − | '''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> |
| | 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. |