The Briefing Room
General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: rangerrebew on May 23, 2018, 01:17:06 pm
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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 (https://www.news-medical.net/health/Bulimia-Nervosa-Eating-Disorder.aspx)