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Can you be underweight or a healthy weight and yet still have binge eating disorder?
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Yes: Weight isn't the only variable with eating disorders. See your doctor if you suspect your have a binge eating problem.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Yes: Some will binge and eat massive quantities, bur then force themselves to vomit. This is definitely an eating disorder and warrants treatment even though weight appears ok.
Answered 4/25/2012
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