Bulimia Nervosa

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Bulimia Nervosa

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Last updated 9:31 PM on 2/20/23
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Binge eating
hallmark of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder
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Compensatory behaviors
designed to "make up for" binge eating
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Most common purging method
Self-induced vomiting
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Overview: Eating excess amounts of food in
a discrete period of time
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Overview: Eating is perceived as
uncontrollable
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Overview: May be associated with
guilt, shame, or regret
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Overview: May hide behavior from
family members
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Overview: Foods consumed are often
high in sugar, fat, or carbohydrates
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Most common compensatory behavior:
purging
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Purging may also include
use of diuretics or laxatives
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Compensatory behaviors: Excessive
exercise
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Compensatory behaviors: Fasting or
food restriction
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Diagnostic Criteria: Recurrent episodes of
binge eating
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Diagnostic Criteria: Recurrent inappropriate
compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain
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Diagnostic Criteria: The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both
occur on average at least once a week for 3 months
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Diagnostic Criteria: Self-evaluation is
unduly influenced by body shape and weight
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Diagnostic Criteria: Disturbance does not occur
exclusively during anorexia
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Associated medical features: Most are within
10% of normal body weight
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Associated medical features: Purging methods can result in
severe medical problems
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Medical problems from purging:
Kidney failure, cardiac arrhythmia, seizures, intestinal problems, permanent colon damage

Erosion of dental enamel. electrolyte imbalance
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Associated psychological features: Most are
overly concerned with body shape
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Associated psychological features: Fear of
gaining weight
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Associated psychological features: Most have
comorbid psychological disorders
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Associated psychological features: Comorbidity: 20% meet criteria for
a mood disorder
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Associated psychological features: Comorbidity: 50 to 70% have met criteria for
a mood disorder at some point
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Associated psychological features: Comorbidity: 80% have met criteria for
an anxiety disorder at some point
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Associated psychological features: Comorbidity: Nearly two in five people
abuse substances