Bulimia. Growing 'epidemic' among women.
Bulimia is a serious eating disorder that appears to be increasing in frequency among young females. It is characterized by uncontrolled binge eating that may be followed by purging. Serious medical complications may result if bulimia is not diagnosed and treated effectively. Evidence indicates that bulimia may be closely related to affective disorder, and therefore antidepressant drugs should be considered in therapy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001835:Body Weight; D004435:Eating; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000150:complications; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012737:Sex Factors
D000928:Antidepressive Agents