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eating, binge, binge eating, eating disorder characterized by eating more than needed to satisfy hunger, a feature of bulimia, a disorder that also includes abnormal perception of body image, constant craving, food, binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting, laxative use, bulimia, common among adolescents, young adults, female, bulimia typically consume large quantities of ingested high-calorie foods, in secrecy, binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting, accompanied by feelings of guilt, depression, complications resulting from prolonged bulimia include gastric dilatation, pancreatitis, dental decay, pharyngitis, esophagitis, pulmonary, lung, aspiration, electrolyte abnormalities, constipation, hemorrhoids, common in bulimics, death from bulimia is rare, long-term outcome in severe bulimia, worse than the outcome in anorexia nervosa, suggests that the underlying psychiatric disorder more severe, bulimia, disorder often begins, after strict dieting, stress related to insufficient food intake, its cause, take measures to reduce stress, improve overall health, medication, not necessary, antidepressants, prescribed by the doctor, supportive care, psychotherapy, individual, group, family, behavioral therapy, provide some help, bulimia is suspected, medical history, a physical examination performed, a history, the eating patterns sought, family members, the affected person, not acknowledge that they, binge eating, medical history, binge eating in detail, how long has this been occurring, "purge" behaviors, self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, diagnostic tests include blood studies, electrolyte levels, intervention, behavior, controlled, counseling, biofeedback training, a process of monitoring body functions, altering these functions, relaxation, individual, group psychotherapy, a diagnosis was made by health care provider related to, excessive eating, want to note that diagnosis in personal medical record.