Eating Disorders

...ba href=/eating disorder/a/b in which a person binges and then induces vomiting or otherwise expels the food from the body.

The majority of bulimia patients are females who will often have an average body weight.

The chance for a healthy recovery increases if bulimia nervosa is diagnosed early.

Symptoms of bulimia include: Eating of large amounts of food (binge eating).

Self-induced vomiting, overuse of laxatives and/or diuretics, fasting and obsessive exercise.

Extreme concern with body weight and shape.

Warning signs of bulimia include: The disappearance of large amounts of food in short periods of time.

Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals, signs of vomiting, presence of empty packages of laxatives or diuretics.

Excessive exercise Unusual swelling of the cheeks or jaw area.

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