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Bulimia Nervosa

Published on Dec 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Bulimia Nervosa

  • A serious, life-threatening eating disorder where an individual may secretly binge, or eat a large amount of food, then follow with episodes of purging.
  • Forms of purging include vomiting intentionally, excessive exercise, or use of laxitives.

Causes

  • The exact cause of this disease is unknown but many believe that some feel pressured by biology, emotional health, and society expectations.

Treatment

  • To begin treating this disease is hospitalization might be needed followed by nutritional education, a support team, and possible medication such as Prozac.