An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (BULIMIA or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced VOMITING, use of LAXATIVES or DIURETICS, excessive exercise, and FASTING.

Annotation

BULIMIA is also available

DUI

D052018 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0003022

Previous indexing

Hyperphagia (1981-1986); Bulimia (1986-2005)

History note

2006; use BULIMIA 1987-2005, use HYPERPHAGIA 1981-1986

Public note

2006; see BULIMIA 1987-2005, use HYPERPHAGIA 1981-1986