Diagnosing bulimia.
It was previously thought that weight fluctuation was the main sign of this binge eating-purging disorder, but there is now a recognized cluster of signs and symptoms. Behavioral indicators include secrecy, substance abuse and "doctor shopping." Systemic findings include a multitude of gastrointestinal complaints, menstrual abnormalities, orofacial problems and "cardiac" symptoms and signs, including electrocardiographic changes. Laboratory studies can also reveal valuable clues to this potentially life-threatening disorder.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D001835:Body Weight; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000209:etiology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010808:Physical Examination