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Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia NervosaAs a recognized eating disorder, bulimia nervosa (BN) is in its infancy, having only come under medical and psychological scrutiny in 1979 . According to the National Eating Disorders Association , bulimia nervosa is “characterized by a cycle of bingeing and compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting designed to undo or compensate for the effects of binge eating.”

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Anorexia Nervosa Disorder

Anorexia Nervosa DisorderAnorexia Nervosa Disorder commonly referred to in-short as “Anorexia” is an eating disorder characterized by a loss fifteen percent or more of original body weight. The psychiatric diagnosis applies to persons refusing to maintain a body weight considered appropriate for a person's age and height.

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Eating Disorders Complications

Medical ComplicationsMany medical complications can occur from eating disorders. From minor issues such as bloating and digestion to serious medical issues such as heart attacks, edema and seizures.


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Vitamin Deficiencies in Eating Disorders

NutritionVitamins are a group of organic substances occurring naturally in animals and plants in small quantities an which are essential to the normal growth and functioning of the body. Eating Disorders can cause deficiencies in any of the vitamins may cause or aggravate a wide variety of problems and diseases.

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Eating Disorders: Now There's Hope

Eating Disorders are shocking and traumatic for both the person suffering and their entire family. A person with an eating disorder can often swing between denial, anger, frustration, and even frantic calls for help. Whether eating disorders start with a low self esteem or are based deeper in the psyche and biological make up of those suffering from them, new information and a sympathetic society has emerged to help those individuals coping with an eating disorder.

Eating Disorders Online is a resource for information about Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Over Exercising, and more. You will also find a growing list of treatment options around the world, current news, info on recovery, and our new forum.

Our mission is to build awareness about the various types of eating disorders that strike the ones that we love. We want to remind you that you are not alone in this struggle.

If you, or someone you know, is suffering from any of the eating disorders listed on this website, please visit a physician immediately.

Please Note: The information provided on Eating Disorders Online is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional.


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