Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by  recurrent  episodes  of  binge  eating  accompanied by inappropriate compensatory strategies that are used to prevent weight gain. These inappropriate compensatory strategies include self-induced vomiting, fasting, excessive exercise, and the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or other medications. Self-induced vomiting is the method used most frequently by individuals

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterized by a severe disturbance in eating behavior as well as an underlying psychological profile that is as important to the disorder as the disturbed eating behavior. Individuals with AN are underweight yet fear gaining weight and also  exhibit  disturbances  in  the  perception  of  the shape and size of their bodies.

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