Bulimia, or bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, during which the person cannot stop eating. It is then followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.
Bulimia Nervosa DSM-5 Criteria
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The two subtypes of bulimia nervosa are the purging type, which involves self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, and the non-purging type, which involves fasting or excessive exercise.
The two classic characteristics of bulimia nervosa are recurrent episodes of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.
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