Bulimia nervosa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Bulimia is a complex illness that affects how your brain works and how you make decisions But effective treatment can help you feel better about yourself, eat healthier and reverse serious complications
Bulimia nervosa - Wikipedia Bulimia nervosa (BN), also known simply as bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating (eating large quantities of food in a short period of time, often feeling out of control) followed by compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or fasting, to prevent weight gain
Bulimia Nervosa - Johns Hopkins Medicine Bulimia is a serious illness that causes severe problems with a person's eating behaviors It is marked by uncontrolled episodes of overeating, called bingeing This is followed by purging with methods such as vomiting or misuse of laxatives or water pills (diuretics)
Bulimia Nervosa - Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention - WebMD To be diagnosed with bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, you must have bingeing and purging episodes at least once a week for 3 months Bulimia tends to start in late childhood or early
Bulimia - Harvard Health People with bulimia often feel ashamed of their binging and purging behaviors, so they may act secretly They often have other problems with impulse control (such as addictions) and other mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, panic, or social phobia
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Are you or a loved one struggling with bulimia? Explore the warning signs, symptoms, and treatment options for this eating disorder—along with the causes, side effects, and health risks What is bulimia? Many of us turn to food when we’re feeling lonely, bored, or stressed
Bulimia nervosa | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Helpline | Britannica Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by inappropriate attempts to compensate for the binge, such as self-induced vomiting or the excessive use of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas In other cases, the binge eating is followed by excessive exercise or fasting
Bulimia nervosa - Office on Womens Health Bulimia nervosa, often called bulimia, is a type of eating disorder People with bulimia eat large amounts of food at one time, then try to get rid of the food or weight gain by throwing up, taking laxatives, fasting (not eating anything), or exercising a lot more than normal