Bulimia nervosa: the role of the family physician.
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging. The disorder is estimated to occur in up to 5 percent of young women. Despite severe psychosocial impairment and potentially serious medical complications, patients do not usually reveal their bulimic behavior to a physician unless directly asked. Promising treatments include cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and antidepressant medications.
Unit on Eating Disorders, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD.
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D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002032:Bulimia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D011379:Prognosis; D011613:Psychotherapy
D000928:Antidepressive Agents