What is bulimia nervosa?
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:A person with bulimia (also called binge-eating/purging type) eats in binges and then induces vomiting and/or takes large amounts of laxatives or other cathartics (medications, through their chemical effects, that serve to increase the clearing of intestinal contents).
A person with bulimia (also called binge-eating/purging type) eats in binges and then induces vomiting and/or takes large amounts of laxatives or other cathartics (medications, through their chemical effects, that serve to increase the clearing of... More -
Dr. Michele Borba answered:Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which the child binges on large quantities of food followed by trying to get rid of those calories in unhealthy ways such as vomiting, using laxatives, fasting, or compulsive exercising. Bulimia nervosa is one of the three major medically recognized eating disorders.Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which the child binges on large quantities of food followed by trying to get rid of those calories in unhealthy ways such as vomiting, using laxatives, fasting, or compulsive exercising. Bulimia nervosa ... More -
Riverside Health System answered:Bulimia nervosa, often called bulimia, is a type of eating disorder. A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time (binging) and then tries to prevent weight gain by getting rid of the food (purging). Purging might be done by:
Making yourself throw up Taking laxatives (pills or liquids that speed up the movement of food through your body and lead to a bowel movement)A person with bulimia feels he or she cannot control the amount of food eaten. Also, bulimics might exercise a lot, eat very little or not at all, or take pills to pass urine often to prevent weight gain.
Unlike anorexia, people with bulimia can fall within the normal range for their age and weight. But like people with anorexia, bulimics:
Fear gaining weight Want desperately to lose weight Are very unhappy with their body size and shapeThis answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.
Bulimia nervosa, often called bulimia, is a type of eating disorder. A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time (binging) and then tries to prevent weight gain by getting rid of the food (purging). Purging might be done by:... More -
Dr. Andrea Pennington answered:Bulimia is an eating disorder that is marked by periods of binge eating and later purging that food. Bulimia is different from anorexia in several ways, but one is that it’s not always obvious to lay people is that bulimics are often overweight.
Bulimia is an eating disorder that is marked by periods of binge eating and later purging that food. Bulimia is different from anorexia in several ways, but one is that it’s not always obvious to lay people is that bulimics are often... More -
American Diabetes Association answered:Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating (the rapid controlled consumption of large amounts of food). Purging may occur with self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, insulin omission or reduction, fasting, severe diets, or vigorous exercise.Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating (the rapid controlled consumption of large amounts of food). Purging may occur with self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, insulin omission or reduction, fasting, severe... More -
Brooke Randolph answered:Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by alternating periods of out of control eating and attempts to compensate through excessive exercise, caloric restriction, and/or purging. There are two types of bulimia nervosa: Those who suffer from the purging type regularly induce vomiting or misuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. People who suffer from the non-purging type may fast or exercise excessively to compensate for binge eating, but they do not regularly induce vomiting or misuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. Bulimia nervosa cannot be diagnosed if one can currently be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by alternating periods of out of control eating and attempts to compensate through excessive exercise, caloric restriction, and/or purging. There are two types of bulimia nervosa: Those who... More -
Dr. Thomas Hildbrandt of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Individuals with bulimia nervosa engage in a pattern of behavior that involves eating large amounts of food, known as binge eating, and following it with a compensatory behavior that offsets consumption such as vomiting, laxative abuse, compulsive exercise, or diuretic and diet pill abuse. Binge eating typically involves unhealthy foods like cake, cookies, or potato chips. People with bulimia nervosa often feel out of control and are highly invested in their appearance or weight. Some also experience body image disturbances such as repeatedly checking their appearance in the mirror. This pattern of binge eating and compensatory behavior leads to chaotic eating patterns and can be triggered by negative emotions such as depression, anger, guilt, or daily stressors including difficulties at work or in personal relationships. It is not uncommon for individuals with bulimia nervosa to experience periods of depression including suicidal thoughts. The disorder usually begins in adolescence and affects a larger number of women than men.
Individuals with bulimia nervosa engage in a pattern of behavior that involves eating large amounts of food, known as binge eating, and following it with a compensatory behavior that offsets consumption such as vomiting, laxative abuse, compulsive... More -
Healthwise answered:Bulimia (say "boo-LEE-mee-uh") is an eating disorder that causes people to eat a large amount of food in a short time (binge). Then they do something to get rid of the food (purge), like vomit, exercise too much, or take laxatives.
A person who has bulimia may be a normal size and deny that there's a problem. But over time, it can cause serious health problems. With treatment, many people can stop the binge-purge cycle.
Bulimia (say "boo-LEE-mee-uh") is an eating disorder that causes people to eat a large amount of food in a short time (binge). Then they do something to get rid of the food (purge), like vomit, exercise too much, or take laxatives. A person who has... More
