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"In 30 patients whose illness bears a close resemblance to anorexia nervosa,…episodes of overeating constituted the most constant feature of the disorder…. Overeating was often overshadowed by more dramatic clinical phenomena--intractable self-induced vomiting or purgation…. The constancy and significance of overeating invite a new terminology for description of this symptom--bulimia nervosa." - Gerald F.M. Russell, 1979

The term 'Bulimia' refers to episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating, known as "binges," followed by self-induced vomiting or purgation. It commonly occurs in adolescent girls. The key elements include the following

This 'Eating Disorder' is characterised by an irresistible urge to overeat.

Extreme measures to control body weight and misconceptions regarding the "perfect" shape and size of the body are observed, similar to that in patients with Anorexia Nervosa.

The condition might get severe with huge quantities of food being consumed.

To prevent weight gain patients resort to self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, fasting or extremely rigorous exercising.

Latest Publication and Research on Bulimia Nervosa - Updated on 11/25/2011

Repeated gastric distension alters food intake and neuroendocrine profiles in rats. - Published by PubMed

The diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. - Published by PubMed

Repeated gastric distension alters food intake and neuroendocrine profiles in rats. - Published by PubMed

The diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. - Published by PubMed

[The Prevalence of Eating Disorders (EDs) and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Adolescents: A Two-Stage Community-Based Study]. - Published by PubMed

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