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Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder; Binge-Eating Disorders; Disorder, Binge-Eating; Disorders, Binge-Eating; Nervosa, Bulimia
An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (BULIMIA or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced VOMITING, use of LAXATIVES or DIURETICS, excessive exercise, and FASTING.