Bulimia nervosa - Learn more
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Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder causing individuals to binge eat and then compensate, usually by vomiting, using laxatives or excessive exercise. With treatment, people with bulimia can come to have a more positive body image and develop a healthy attitude towards food.
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