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Bulimia nervosa

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Bulimia nervosa is from Greek words meaning ravenous hunger. It is an eating disorder characterized by consuming a large amount of food in short time, then vomiting, taking a laxative or diuretic, or excessively exercising.

Dr. Rajiva Goyal reviewed this

36 year experience in Cardiac Electrophysiology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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