Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating and purging through methods like self-induced vomiting or taking laxatives. In the US, it will affect 1.5% of women and up ...

Some people with bulimia may misuse laxatives to purge after episodes of binge eating as a compensatory behavior. Misusing laxatives can negatively affect digestion and health. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

If you or a loved one has struggled with an eating disorder, know this: You (and they) are not alone. Some 5% of the population has been diagnosed with one before, per the American Psychiatric ...

Last week’s column spurred some interesting feedback. So what exactly is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is a disturbance in someone’s eating behavior that compromises a person’s physical and ...

Exercise bulimia is a behavior of excessive exercising that has characteristics similar to the eating disorder bulimia ...

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that typically involves cycles of bingeing and purging. When blood comes up during vomiting, it may indicate throat damage or other complications. Bulimia can ...

Bulimia may lead to weight gain rather than loss due to binge eating, as purging doesn’t significantly reduce caloric intake. Weight changes are also possible during recovery. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder where individuals engage in two distinct behaviors, binge eating and purging, at least once a week for several months. Binge eating is defined as eating an ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Whether or not a person with an eating disorder uses more than one method of purging may be a better indicator of the severity of the disorder than how frequently purging ...

People with exercise bulimia work out excessively in an attempt to lose weight. It can cause a range of complications, including frequent injuries, organ damage, and hormonal issues. Some people with ...

Eating disorders reflect complex psychobiological stressors. They also occur with complex nutritional imbalances and may be understood as efforts to regulate affect through food and food-related ...

Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up about her battle with bulimia after her transformation for Dangal. Here’s what she revealed, what bulimia is, its symptoms, causes and treatment.