Common Name(s):
Binge Purge Disorder
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Bulimia Nervosa (CLINICAL), Bulimia Nervosa Disorder (CLINICAL)
Description
Bulimia nervosa is a severe eating disorder involving a secretive cycle of rapid overeating followed by drastic methods to avoid weight gain, such as vomiting or laxative abuse. It frequently emerges in late adolescence and creates massive electrolyte imbalances that threaten cardiac stability. Individuals with this disorder typically maintain a normal or above-normal body weight, hiding their highly distressing behaviors.