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Bulimia Nervosa Eating Disorder
« on: May 23, 2018, 01:17:06 pm »


Bulimia Nervosa Eating Disorder


By Yolanda Smith, BPharm

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by strong urges to eat large quantities of food followed by a period of regret where the individual makes attempts to purge the calories and avoid weight gain.
Causes

There are many factors that may be involved in causing bulimia nervosa, including:

    Genetic susceptibility
    Hormonal changes
    Low self-esteem
    Predisposition to depression or anxiety
    Stressful or emotional life events
    Extreme pressure to maintain low body weight

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Bulimia-Nervosa-Eating-Disorder.aspx