Bulimia Nervosa Definition: Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating (in other words, ‘binges’), compensatory methods of weight control, and a fear of becoming fat. [1] OverviewCauseRisk factorsPathophysiologyTypesSign & SymptomsInvestigationDiagnostic CriteriaDifferential DiagnosisTreatmentPreventionHomeopathic TreatmentDiet & RegimenReferenceFAQOverview The term ‘bulimia’ refers only to the episodes of uncontrollable excessive eating,…
Eating Disorder: Definition: There is a commonly held view that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that cause severe disturbances to a person’s eating behaviors. Obsessions with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. OverviewCauseRisk FactorsTypesSign & SymptomsClinical examinationInvestigationDiagnosisDifferential diagnosisTreatmentPreventionHomeopathic MedicineDiet &…