What is bulimia nervosa?

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.

How do members experience bulimia nervosa?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with bulimia nervosa*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for bulimia nervosa*

Who has bulimia nervosa on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 6
20s 77
30s 116
40s 56
50s 36
60s 17
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 25
Female 285