Bulimia

Synonyms in a broader sense Bulimia nervosa Anorexia nervosa Anorexia Anorexia Binge Eating Disorder Psychogenic Hyperphagia Definition The main feature of bulimia disorder is recurrent eating fits. During these eating fits the patient eats a very large amount of food in a short period of time. This amount is significantly larger than that consumed by … Bulimia

Symptoms | Bulimia

Symptoms Common physical complaints /symptoms of anorexia (anorexia) and bulimia nervosa: Circulatory regulation disorders with low blood pressure Circulatory problems with cold hands and feet Slow pulse (bradycardia) Low body temperature (hypothermia) Stomach dysfunction, bloating and digestive disorders (e.g. constipation) Laryngeal pain due to vomiting Gout (hyperuricemia) Water retention in tissue (edema) Enlarged salivary glands … Symptoms | Bulimia

Binge Eating Disorder

Synonyms Psychogenic Hyperphagia, Binge Eating Disorder Definition With the Binge Eating Disorder there are recurring “gluttony attacks”. These are very, very uncomfortable for the patient and often lead to great disgust with oneself. The eating attacks occur several times a week and there are no weight-regulating measures (vomiting, laxatives etc. ). Epidemiology There are still … Binge Eating Disorder