Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by abnormal perception of body image, constant craving for food and binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use.

Signs and symptoms include:

• Evidence of binge eating or self-induced vomiting
• Eating food in large bites very quickly
• Extreme concern with body weight and shape
• Sores and calluses on the back of hand or knuckles (from inducing vomiting)
• Abuse of laxatives, diet pills, diuretics, emetics

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset's Eating Disorder Program offers a continuum of services for bulimia:

• Eating disorders treatment services
• Contributing factors
• Dealing with eating disorders - tips for family and friends
• What to bring to the Eating Disorders Unit