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.

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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

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 Organization
http://www.edap.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=294

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