Bulimia is an eating disorder that affects approximately 1 percent to 3 percent of adolescents in the United States, with the illness usually beginning in late adolescence or early adult life. Symptoms of bulimia include eating a lot of food in a short amount of time (this is called bingeing) and then purging in an attempt to not gain weight. People with bulimia may purge by making themselves throw up or by taking laxatives, pills, or liquids that increase the rate at which food moves throughout the body.

 

Welcome to the Bulimia Health Channel by eMedTV. Here you will find a wealth of information on bulimia. This channel contains in-depth articles on bulimia topics such as warning signs, research, causes of bulimia, and more. Maybe you have a friend with bulimia and don't know what to do, or perhaps you are struggling with the condition yourself. From symptoms and risk factors to statistics and treatment options, this channel is a valuable resource for anyone with questions about this eating disorder.

 

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