Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control known as "purging". Purging can take the form of vomiting, fasting, the use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other medications, or compulsive exercising.
* Purging Type: during the current episode of Bulimia Nervosa, the person has regularly engaged in self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas
* Nonpurging Type: during the current episode of Bulimia Nervosa, the person has used other inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as fasting or excessive exercise, but has not regularly engaged in self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives etc... displayed 300 characters
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They are extremes in eating behavior ? the diet that never ends and gradually gets more restrictive, for example. Or the person considers working off what she or he has eaten more important than going out and meeting friends.
Risk factors for bulimia are similar to those of other eating disorders, such as anorexia:
* being from a western culture
* obesity
* exposure to a restrictive dieting environment
* low self esteem, social anxiety, depression, feelings of lack of control
The following groups are considered to be at the highest risk:
* those of age 10 through to 25 (though typically bulimia tends to start in late teens or early 20s)
* athletes
* those with a history of anorexia
* students who are under heavy workloads
* those who have suffered traumatic events in their lifetime such as child abuse and sexual abuse
* people raised in dysfunctional families
* those positioned higher on the socioeconomic scale
* the highly intelligent and/or high-achievers
* perfectionists
However, the disorder can occur in people of all ages and both sexes... displayed 300 characters
