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Bulimia Nervosa - Types

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Bulimia is classified into purging type and non-purging type based on the methods adopted by patients for weight loss

Bulimia has been classified as two types

Bulimia of purging type

  • This type is characterised by the use of self-induced vomiting or excessive usage of laxatives to purge food in order to prevent weight gain. Some patients may use diuretics.


  • Bulimia of non-purging type

  • This type is characterised by using means, other than the self-induced methods, to avoid weight gain, like extreme degrees of fasting or excessive exercising that are both inappropriate.

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    There is so much information about eating disorders. But almost no information about how or where to get help.




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