Bulimia: Symptoms & Signs (Binging-Purging, Bulimia Nervosa, Hyperorexia)

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Alternate Names : Binging-Purging, Bulimia Nervosa, Hyperorexia

Symptoms of bulimia may include the following:

amenorrhea, which refers to decreased or absent menstruation

denial of the behavior

excessive exercise, even if the person is underweight

fear of gaining weight or becoming fat

feeling of disgust or self-loathing

need for frequent weighing

overachievement in a variety of areas

periods of not eating followed by eating binges

problems with body image

purging

unusual eating habits and rituals

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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Brenda Broussard, RD, CDE
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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