Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is a psychiatric feeding and eating disorder most commonly diagnosed in adolescent and young adult females, though it occurs across all ages and sexes

Bulimia nervosa is a psychiatric feeding and eating disorder most commonly diagnosed in adolescent and young adult females, though it occurs across all ages and sexes

It is clinically defined by recurrent episodes of binge eating—marked by consuming an objectively large amount of food accompanied by a perceived lack of control—followed by recurrent, inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic misuse, fasting, or excessive exercise Individuals exhibit self-evaluation disproportionately influenced by body shape and weight, typically while maintaining a normal or above-normal body weight

It is clinically defined by recurrent episodes of binge eating—marked by consuming an objectively large amount of food accompanied by a perceived lack of control—followed by recurrent, inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic misuse, fasting, or excessive exercise

Individuals exhibit self-evaluation disproportionately influenced by body shape and weight, typically while maintaining a normal or above-normal body weight

Frequent purging behaviors can lead to systemic multisystem complications, including severe electrolyte imbalances, cardiac arrhythmias, gastroesophageal tears, and dental enamel erosion