Bulimia nervosa

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Hemavathy.V., Ajitha Nancy and Rajarajeswari.R

Bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Binge eating refers to eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time. Purging refers to the attempts to get rid of the food consumed. This may be done by vomiting or taking laxatives Other efforts to lose weight may include the use of diuretics, stimulants, water fasting, or excessive exercise. Most people with bulimia are at a normal weight.

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DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2018.15868.2910
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