title: Bulimia.
abstract: Bulimia, also known as compulsive eating, has recently been recognized as a disease. Although bulimia is thought to be common, especially among young women, little is known about it. Theorized causes are primary neurologic dysfunction (epileptiform), disturbance in the appetite/satiety center of the hypothalamus, learned abnormal behavior or unsuppressed oral drive. Diagnosis rests primarily on the symptoms. Possible treatment measures include phenytoin, aversion therapy, psychotherapy and self-help groups.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001069:Appetite Regulation; D001348:Aversive Therapy / Q000379:methods; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007027:Hypothalamic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D012528:Satiety Response; D012657:Self-Help Groups