Bulimia Nervosa involves a distressing cycle of binge eating—consuming a large amount of food while feeling a lack of control—followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, or excessive exercise. Our providers help patients break this cycle and develop a healthier relationship with food and their body.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Recurrent episodes of binge eating (eating a large amount of food in a discrete period with a sense of lack of control).
• Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise.
• The binge eating and compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least once a week for 3 months.
• Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight.
• Physical signs can include: dental erosion, parotid gland enlargement (swollen cheeks), and calluses on knuckles from self-induced vomiting.