Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging or consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time, followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed, (purging). Typically by vomiting, taking a laxative or diuretic and/or excessive exercise and commonly accompanied with fasting over an extended period of time. Bulimia nervosa is considered to be less life threatening than anorexia, however the o...
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Notable people with this condition:
- John Prescott ,
- Joan Rivers ,
- Jane Fonda ,
- Paula Abdul ,
- Justine Bateman ,
- Catherine Bell ,
- Russell Brand ,
- Melanie Chisholm ,
- Margaret Cho ,
- Cheryl James
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Also known as:
- Bulimia