1. Bulimia Nervosa It was ten years ago when I became bulimic. I had always worried about my weight and how I looked. I always thought I looked fat, no matter what the scale http://www.4woman.gov/faq/Easyread/bulnervosa-etr.htm

Skip navigation Bulimia Nervosa Give us feedback on this page Printer-friendly version PDF file, 360 Kb] What is bulimia? Who becomes bulimic? What causes bulimia? What are signs of bulimia? ... Binge Eating Disorder What is bulimia? Bulimia (buh-LEE-me-ah) nervosa is a type of eating disorder. It is often called just bulimia. A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time. This is called binging. The person may fear gaining weight after a binge. Binging also can cause feelings of shame and guilt. So, the person tries to "undo" the binge by getting rid of the food. This is called purging. Purging might be done by: making yourself throw up exercising a lot eating very little or not at all taking water pills to urinate Who becomes bulimic? Many people think that only young, upper-class, white females get eating disorders. It is true that many more women than men have bulimia. In fact, 9 out of 10 people with bulimia are women. But bulimia can affect anyone: Men, older women, and women of color can become bulimic. It was once thought that women of color were protected from eating disorders by their cultures. These cultures tend to be more accepting of all body sizes. But research shows that as women of color are more exposed to images of thin women, they are more likely to get eating disorders. African-American, Latina, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaska Native women can become bulimic. What causes bulimia?

2. Bulimia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Complications, Long-term Outlook bulimia symptoms, causes, treatment, complications, longterm outlook. http://www.mamashealth.com/bulimia.asp

MamasHealth.com Home Eating Disorder Pages Activity Anorexia Anorexia Athletes and Eating Disorders Binge Eating ... Recovery Links Email Mama Gaining: The truth about life after eating disorders Sex on Prom Night Free grants for college Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter What is Bulimia? Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a psychological eating disorder. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control (purging). Inappropriate methods of weight control include vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive use of laxatives and diuretics, or compulsive exercising. Excessive shape and weight concerns are also characteristics of bulimia. A binge is an episode where an individual eats a much larger amount of food than most people would in a similar situation. Binge eating is not a response to intense hunger. It is usually a response to depression stress , or self esteem issues. During the binge episode, the individual experiences a loss of control. However, the sense of a loss of control is also followed by a short-lived calmness. The calmness is often followed by self-loathing. The cycle of overeating and purging usually becomes an obsession and is repeated often. Bulimia was only diagnosed as its own eating disorder in the 1980s People with bulimia can look perfectly normal. Most of them are of normal weight, and some may be overweight. Women with bulimia tend to be high achievers.

3. Bulimia Nervosa - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia bulimia nervosa, mostly known as bulimia or mia , is an eating disorder in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by feelings of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulimia_nervosa

Bulimia nervosa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards Please improve this article if you can. (April 2007) Bulimia nervosa Classification and external resources ICD ICD DiseasesDB eMedicine ... med/255 Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by recurrent binge eating , followed by compensatory behaviors, referred to as "purging". The most common form—practised more than 75% of people with bulimia nervosa—is self-induced vomiting fasting , the use of laxatives enemas diuretics , and overexercising are also common. The word bulimia derives from the Latin ( būlīmia ) from the Greek (boulīmia; ravenous hunger), a compound of (bous), ox + (līmos), hunger. Contents Diagnosis Prevalence Effects Causes ... edit Diagnosis The criteria for diagnosing a patient with bulimia are: Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following: Eating, in a fixed period of time, an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat under similar circumstances. A lack of control over eating during the episode: a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating.

4. Bulimia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, And Help Empowering guide to the signs, symptoms, causes, effects and treatment of bulimia; includes selfhelp tips, resources, information on treatment options, http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bulimia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htm

Related Articles Eating Disorders Anorexia Binge Eating Healthy Eating Topics Alzheimer's / Dementia Anxiety Bipolar / Schizophrenia Challenges of Aging ... Stress and Trauma Rate This Article: 5 - Extremely Helpful 4 - Very Helpful 3 - Helpful 2 - A Little Helpful 1 - Not Helpful at All Home News Blog About Us ... Topics A-Z www.Helpguide.org This site is for information and support; not a substitute for professional advice. Bulimia Nervosa Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Help can be broken. Effective bulimia treatment and support can help you or a loved one develop a healthier relationship with food and overcome feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame. In This Article: What is bulimia? The binge and purge cycle Signs and symptoms Effects ... Related links Print Authors Text Size What is bulimia? Bulimia nervosa is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating, from twice a week to multiple times a day, followed by frantic efforts to avoid gaining weight. The key features of bulimia nervosa are: Regular episodes of out-of-control binge eating Inappropriate behavior to prevent weight gain Self-worth is excessively influenced by weight and physical appearance There are two types of bulimia, distinguished by the methods the bulimic uses to compensate for the binge eating. In the

5. Bulimia bulimia is an eating disorder. Someone with bulimia might binge on food and then vomit (also called purge) in a cycle of binging and purging. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bulimia/article_em.htm

eTools Privacy Site Map May 28, 2008 HOME FIRST AID EMERGENCIES TOPICS A - Z ... topics a-z list > bulimia article Healthcare Professionals Font Size A A A Glossary ... Next Page Bulimia Bulimia Overview Bulimia Causes Bulimia Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care ... Authors and Editors Related Bulimia articles: Bulimia - on WebMD Bulimia - on MedicineNet Bulimia Overview Bulimia is an eating disorder. Someone with bulimia might binge on food and then vomit (also called purge) in a cycle of binging and purging. Binge eating refers to quickly eating large amounts of food over short periods of time. Purging involves forced vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise, or fasting in an attempt to lose weight that might be gained from eating food or binging. The strict medical definition used by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV ) requires 2 binge-eating episodes a week for at least 3 months to make the diagnosis, but it's likely that some people with symptoms of bulimia may not fit these exact criteria. A person with bulimia often feels a loss of control over their eating as well as guilt over their behavior. They are usually aware that their behavior is abnormal. Bulimia is most common in adolescent and young adult women. People with bulimia are often of normal or near-normal weight, which makes them different from people with anorexia (another eating disorder in which the person does not eat).

6. Bulima Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment By MedicineNet.com bulimia is an eating disorder that is characterized by episodes of bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a disorder in the eating disorder spectrum. http://www.medicinenet.com/bulimia/article.htm

About Us Site Map May 28, 2008 home women's health center women's health a-z list bulimia index > bulimia article Font Size A A A Bulimia Index ... Glossary Bulimia Medical Revising Author: Medical Revising Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What is bulimia? What causes bulimia? How is bulimia diagnosed? ... Bulimia At A Glance Related Bulimia articles: Bulimia - on WebMD Bulimia - on eMedicineHealth Drunkorexia, Manorexia, Diabulimia: New Eating Disorders? Medical Author: Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR In recent weeks, I have read media reports that mentioned both " drunkorexia " and " manorexia ." I have fielded questions about " diabulimia " from coworkers and friends. From the sound of these terms, it appears that there are a lot of new and recently discovered eating disorders. I certainly did not hear the word drunkorexia in medical school. Actually, these new terms (which, by the way, are not official or standard medical terms) simply refer to subcategories of the well-known eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa , both of which affect up to 1% of women and a lower percentage of men at some point in their lives.

7. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bulimia bulimia is an illness defined by food binges, or recurrent episodes of significant overeating, that are accompanied by a sense of loss of control. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000341.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Bulimia Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative Names Definition Causes ... Prevention Illustrations Upper gastrointestinal system Alternative Names Return to top Bulimia nervosa; Binge-purge behavior; Eating disorder - bulimia Definition Return to top Bulimia is an illness defined by food binges, or recurrent episodes of significant overeating, that are accompanied by a sense of loss of control. The affected person then uses various methods such as vomiting or laxative abuse to prevent weight gain. Many, but not all, people with bulimia may also suffer from anorexia nervosa , an eating disorder involving severe, chronic weight loss that proceeds to starvation. Causes Return to top In bulimia, eating binges may occur as often as several times daily for many months. These binges cause a sense of self-disgust, which leads to compensatory behaviors like self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise. A person with bulimia may also abuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas in order to prevent weight gain. Such behaviors can be quite dangerous and may lead to serious medical complications over time. For example, the stomach acid which is introduced into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) during frequent vomiting can permanently damage this area.

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Home About Contact Help ... Site Index SEARCH 10 results per page 20 results per page 50 results per page All results per page RESOURCE GUIDE Bulimia Resource Guide Summary Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide for Family and Friends Maximizing Health Insurance Benefits to Pay for Bulimia Treatment Mental Health Laws Affecting Bulimia Treatment ... Selected Reference List EVIDENCE REPORT Bulimia Nervosa: Efficacy of Available Treatments ABOUT THIS RESOURCE Who Produced and Funded this Content FOR THE MEDIA Media Resources Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide for Family and Friends This Web site provides a one-stop comprehensive resource on bulimia nervosa for anyone who wants to understand the disorder and how to support a family member or friend with bulimia nervosa. This information was developed in response to questions and concerns voiced by patients and families affected by bulimia nervosa and clinicians treating bulimia nervosa. Patients seeking treatment for bulimia nervosa may also find this Web site useful. Included here are scientific findings on how well various treatments for bulimia nervosa work based on the most comprehensive analysis completed to date on treatments for bulimia nervosa. You'll also find easy-to-use check lists and tips on how to start a discussion about bulimia nervosa with a friend or family member who might have bulimia. If you are seeking bulimia treatment facilities, the

10. Ask The Dietitian - By Joanne Larsen MS RD LD - Bulimia Eating Disorder Got questions about bulimia or Eating Disorders? Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor. http://www.dietitian.com/bulimia.html

Home Contact About Ask the Dietitian Home ... Zinc Bulimia Eating Disorder I do not have a question but rather a personal story to share. I myself have dealt with bulimia for several years. I want to let your readers know they are not alone! For me, my eating disorder began when I was approximately 15 years old. I am now 23. I want to let those who are struggling with an eating disorder know that it is possible to over come bulimia and/or anorexia. I myself have not entirely beaten this disease but I'm more than half way there. There is an end to all the craziness, trust me, but it takes a lot of time, work, effort and the will to get better. You have to take each day at a time and you have to keep focused. I had to quit university, the year I was to graduate and believe me it was the toughest decision for me to make. I chose to delay my graduation in order to join group therapy in my hometown. I think back to this day how grateful I am that I made that decision and how grateful I am to have had such supportive friends and family members. When it comes down to it people are very caring and understanding when you come to them for help. I would like to offer my help in any way possible in order to help others beat their eating disorders. I found that one of the best solutions is talking. Many bulimics out there feel like there is nowhere to turn or maybe they feel like they will be looked down. I'm still glad to see that there is somewhere to find help. Having an eating disorders are not a very easy thing to admit and I'm very glad to see that there are individuals strong enough to come forth with their problem. I know in my case that if it was not for my five roommates God knows where I would be now.

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Medical Services Health Information Appointments Education and Research ... About Bulimia nervosa ARTICLE SECTIONS Introduction Signs and symptoms Causes Risk factors ... Coping skills Introduction When you have bulimia nervosa, it's common to live in a world of secret shame and self-disgust. But you may feel trapped by this addiction-like relationship with food. Bulimia is a type of eating disorder in which you're preoccupied with your weight and body shape, often judging yourself severely and harshly for perceived flaws. With bulimia, you engage in episodes of bingeing and purging, where you eat a large amount of food and then try to rid yourself of the extra calories by such unhealthy ways as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise. NEXT: Signs and symptoms ARTICLE TOOLS Print this section All sections E-mail this Larger type Reprints and permissions By Mayo Clinic Staff Feb 22, 2008 About this site Site help Contact us e-Newsletter ... Reprints and permissions updated Feb 8, 2008 Terms and conditions of use updated Sep 20, 2007 MayoClinic.com Bookstore

12. NAMI | Bulimia Nervosa bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder marked by a destructive pattern of bingeeating and recurrent inappropriate behavior to control one s weight. http://www.nami.org/helpline/bulimia.html

About Mental Illness Mental Illnesses About Recovery Low Graphics Site ... About Mental Illness Mental Illnesses Bulimia Nervosa What is bulimia nervosa? Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder marked by a destructive pattern of binge-eating and recurrent inappropriate behavior to control one's weight. It can occur together with other psychiatric disorders such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance dependence, or self-injurious behavior. Binge eating is defined as the consumption of excessively large amounts of food within a short period of time. The food is often sweet, high in calories, and has a texture that makes it easy to eat fast. "Inappropriate compensatory behavior" to control one's weight may include purging behaviors (such as self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas) or non-purging behaviors (such as fasting or excessive exercise). For those who binge eat, sometimes any amount of food, even a salad or half an apple, is perceived as a binge and is vomited. People with bulimia nervosa often feel a lack of control during their eating binges. Their food is usually eaten secretly and gobbled down rapidly with little chewing. A binge is usually ended by abdominal discomfort. When the binge is over, the person with bulimia feels guilty and purges to rid his or her body of the excess calories. To be diagnosed with bulimia, a person must have had, on average, a minimum of two binge-eating episodes a week for at least three months. The first problem with any eating disorder is constant concern with food and weight to the exclusion of almost all other personal concerns.

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14. EMedicine - Bulimia : Article By Tammy Foster bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by eating binges typically followed by efforts to purge calorie. http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic810.htm

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15. Psych Central: Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms People with bulimia nervosa consume large amounts of food and then rid their bodies of the excess calories by vomiting, abusing laxatives or diuretics, http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx3.htm

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call for help bulimia treatment home facilities ... Information on Eating Disorders What is Bulimia Nervosa? Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that can be fatal if left untreated. People who have bulimia nervosa routinely "binge," consuming large amounts of food in a very short period of time, and immediately "purge," ridding their bodies of the just-eaten food by self-inducing vomiting, taking enemas, or abusing laxatives or other medications. If left untreated, bulimia nervosa can lead to serious and even life-threatening problems, such as depression, anxiety disorders, heart damage, kidney damage, injury to all parts of the digestive system, and severe dental damage. Those with bulimia nervosa are at risk for dangerous impulsive, self-destructive behaviors, such as kleptomania, self-mutilation, alcohol and/or drug abuse, and sexual promiscuity. Bulimia nervosa typically begins during adolescence, and while it most often occurs in women, it also affects men. Individuals with the disorder usually feel acutely out of control during both their bingeing and the purging episodes and afterwards suffer from intense feelings of shame, guilt and self-loathing. Embarrassed by their behavior, they typically "binge and purge" in secret and are often successful in hiding their problem from others. Even family members and close friends may have difficulty detecting bulimia nervosa in someone they know. Symptoms Obsessive preoccupation with food.

19. Bulimia Nervosa-Topic Overview Is this topic for you? bulimia is one of the most common eating disorders. If you want information on other eating disorders, see the topics Anorexia http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/bulimia-nervosa/bulimia-nervosa-topic-overvie

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20. Bulimia: Stop Gagging Your Pain According to Mama s Health, bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a psychological eating disorder. bulimia is characterized by episodes of bingeeating http://www.facetheissue.com/bulimia.html

What's New! Click here for the latest publication re. Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse from THE NATIONAL CENTER ON ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE at Columbia University! Diagnosing Bulimia: Do You Have A Problem with Food? The first step toward a diagnosis is to admit the existence of an eating disorder. Often, the patient needs to be compelled by a parent or others to see a doctor because the patient may deny and resist the problem. Some patients may even self-diagnose their condition as an allergy to carbohydrates, because after being on a restricted diet, eating carbohydrates can produce gastrointestinal problems, dizziness, weakness, and palpitations. This may lead such people to restrict carbohydrates even more severely. For more information and a quiz on the disorder: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/49EatingDisorders/index.html What are the symptoms of Bulimia? For more information: http://www.mamashealth.com/bulimia.asp

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