Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder. It is a psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by an intentional purging. This purging is done in order to compensate for the excessive intake of the food and to prevent weight gain. Purging typically takes the form of:

Ask the Dietitian: Bulimia - Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor, discusses bingeing/purging and offers advice on food and weight.
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Beat Bulimia - A comprehensive website about bulimia run by a psychotherapist. Includes information on causes of bulimia, how to recover, how family and friends can help, chatrooms, and bulletin boards.
Meta Description: [ Bulimia Nervosa. Help For Bulimia - binge eating, then purging. Judith Asner has helped thousands of people with bulimia. Learn more here. ]
Bulimia in Males - Information from an eating disorder specialist about eating disorders in males. Article discusses the female to male comparisons of characteristics, socioeconomic/environmental factors, and age of onset.
Bulimia Nervosa - This site offers links to descriptions, diagnosis of bulimia, treatment, and research.
Bulimia Nervosa - Article about the causes, risks and treatment of bulimia.
Meta Description: [ A centre based in London for the treatment of Eating Disorders like Bulimia Nervosa ]
Bulimia Site - Help and support to those suffering from Bulimia Nervosa and depression from eating disorders. Contains real stories, list of dangers and signs, a chat room and access to a web ring.
Bulimia: What Comes First? Binging or Feelings? - An article about the relationship between binging and your feelings.
Case History of a Patient with Bulimia Nervosa - True story of a patient of Bulimia Nervosa and her road to recovery. It gives a graphic account of the symptoms and what the patient goes through.
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Bulimia - List of clinical trials recruiting patients with Bulimia published by the National Institutes of Health.
eMedicine Health: Bulimia - Providing an overview of bulimia and its causes, symptoms, medical assessment, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Bulimia is an eating disorder. Someone with bulimia might binge on food and then vomit (also called purge) in a cycle of binging and purging. Binge eating refers to quickly ... ]
In The Mind Of A Bulimic - Read the story of a recovering bulimic. She found a way out in a way most would never expect.
Payson Road - Personal Experiences with Bulimia, weekly columns, support, facts and stories.
Prozac.com: Bulimia Drug and Health Information - Prozac and bulimia resources from Eli Lilly and Company including educational materials, drug information, news, and community support.
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