Yes, two types: There are 2 types of binge eating disorders. 1. Purging type which involves vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, enemas or other medications. 2. Nonpurging type which involves excessive exercise or fasting.
Answered 4/26/2016
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Binge eating: Binge eating do (compulsive overeating) is one type of eating disorders. Other types are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, purging do, rumination, pica, night eating syndrome.
Answered 5/8/2016
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No: Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating large quantities of food, rapidly and often to the point of pain. There's a sense of a loss of control during the binge and intense feelings of shame and guilt. Bingeing when compensatory measures to get rid of the food, such as vomiting, laxatives, exercise, is a feature of bulimia.
Answered 11/2/2015
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