What is bulimia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors. The most common form is self-induced vomiting, sometimes called purging; the use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics, and over exercising are also common.
How do members experience bulimia nervosa?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with bulimia nervosa*
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Top treatments taken by people for bulimia nervosa*
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Who has bulimia nervosa on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 15 | |
20s | 72 | |
30s | 125 | |
40s | 66 | |
50s | 37 | |
60s | 16 | |
70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 26 | |
Female | 308 |
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