What is Bulimia?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors. The most common form is self-induced vomiting, sometimes called purging; the use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics, and over exercising are also common.
What do patients take to treat Bulimia and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
These charts show data from Bulimia patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Bulimia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 57 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 12 say Bulimia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 90% | Females |
|---|---|
| 10% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 36 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 6 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 30 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 20 |
These charts show data from Bulimia patients who have completed their condition history