What is Bulimia nervosa?
'''Bulimia nervosa''' is a serious [[eating disorder]]. It is normally called just bulimia. People with bulimia have cycles of [[binge eating]] followed by compensatory behaviors to stop them gaining weight. These behaviors may include self-induced vomiting, the misuse of [[Laxative|laxatives]] or [[Diuretic|diuretics]], fasting, or excessive exercise.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bulimia nervosa - Symptoms and causes|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bulimia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353615|access-date=2025-01-05|website=Mayo Clinic|language=en}}</ref> Bulimia typically starts during adolescence or early adulthood and can have significant physical, emotional, and social consequences if left untreated.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bulimia nervosa|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32965849/}}</ref> == Symptoms == The symptoms of bulimia nervosa can be divided into physical, behavioral, and psychological categories: '''Physical symptoms:''' People with bulimia can have spolken cheeks or jawline due to repeated womiting. They also have sore throat and dental issues, such as enamel erosion and increased tooth sensitivity, caused by stomach [[acid]]. Dehydration and [[electrolyte]] imbalances, can lead to heart irregularities. People with bulimia also have gastrointestinal problems, including stomach pain and bloating. [[Fatigue]] and weakness can appears due to low food intake. '''Behavioral symptoms:''' They appears as episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food in a short time, often feeling out of control. Engaging in compensatory behaviors like womiting, using [[Laxative|laxatives]] or over-exercising. In public they avoiding meals or eating in secret to hide disordered eating habits and also they have obsessive focus on body weight and