Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa or more commonly known as just bulimia is an eating disorder where there is an intense dread of putting on weight.

Bulimia is most common in teenage girls and young women, although anyone can develop the illness at any age.

Bulimia is often not noticeable until associated health problems develop. Symptoms may include:

  • episodes of craving for food and binge eating, after which sufferers can feel guilty and may make themselves vomit
  • feeling of being too fat and generally dissatisfied with physical appearance
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