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  • Eating Disorders Center—Bulimia

    Overview Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating

    General Overview

    People with bulimia nervosa consume large amounts of food and then rid their bodies of the excess calories by vomiting, abusing laxatives or diuretics, taking enemas, or exercising obsessively. Some use a combination of all of these forms of purging.

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    InDepth

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    Find answers in our in-depth report on eating disorders:
    • How are they diagnosed?
    • How are they treated?
    • How can I reduce my risk?
    • What are eating disorders?
    • What are the risk factors?
    • What are the screening tests?
    • What are the symptoms?
    • What questions should I ask my healthcare provider?

    Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures

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    Living With Anorexia Nervosa

    In her own words: living with anorexia and bulimia

    Read how one woman was able to recover from anorexia and bulimia.

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    • Amenorrhea
    • Anxiety
    • Constipation
    • Depression
    • Generalized anxiety disorder
    • Infertility in women
    • Osteoporosis
    • Panic disorder

    Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

    • Eating disorders
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