Eating Disorders Center—Bulimia

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General Overview People with bulimia nervosa consume large amounts of food and then rid their bodies of the excess calories by vomiting, abusing laxatives or diuretics, taking enemas, or exercising obsessively. Some use a combination of all of these forms of purging. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on eating disorders: What are eating disorders? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? How are they diagnosed? How are they treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What questions should I ask my healthcare provider? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Electrocardiogram		Living With Anorexia Nervosa In her own words: living with anorexia and bulimia Read how one woman was able to recover from anorexia and bulimia. Related Conditions Amenorrhea Anxiety Constipation Depression Generalized anxiety disorder Infertility in women Osteoporosis Panic disorder Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) Eating disorders Resources Academy For Eating Disorders http://www.aedweb.org Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. http://www.anred.com National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders http://www.anad.org National Eating Disorder Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

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