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What disorder is characterized by binging and purging?

It's not an eating disorder 'caused by', but rather 'classified by' and it is known as Bulimia Nervosa. Google it.


How does the recovery rates differ between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Recovery rates for anorexia nervosa tend to be lower compared to bulimia nervosa. Studies suggest that about 50-70% of individuals with bulimia nervosa achieve full recovery, while only 30-50% of those with anorexia nervosa reach full recovery, often due to the more severe medical complications and psychological factors associated with anorexia. Additionally, the longer the duration of the eating disorder, the more challenging recovery becomes for both conditions. Early intervention is crucial in improving outcomes for both disorders.


What significance does light have in recovery from bulimia nervosa?

Light therapy--exposure to bright, artificial light--may be useful in reducing bulimic episodes, especially during the dark winter months.


What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?

It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)


What are the types of bulimia?

there are 2 types of bulimia, they are Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia Eating Disorder.


A person who has Bulimia Nervosa is?

Bulimic?


What is the prognosis for bulimia nervosa?

There are many different outcomes for people with bulimia. Often, they can suffer some very serious medical complications and harm. Bulimia does have a high death rate, too. If treated, bulimics can make a full recovery, though.


Can plethora be associated with anorexia nervosa?

I do not think it can be associated with anorexia nervosa, but I think it can be related with bulimia nervosa


The eating disorder characterized by compulsive overeating followed by self-induced vomiting and the use of laxatives or diuretics is?

That would be bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as just bulimia


How is bulimia nervosa treated in alternative medicine?

They include diet, nutritional therapy, herbal therapy, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, biofeedback training, hypnotherapy, massage therapy and light therapy.


The eating disoder characterized by self starvation and excessive weight loss is called bulimia nervosa?

no, what you are describing sounds like anorexia nervosa. bulimia is binging and purging.


What is another name for bulimia?

That depends on the disorder. Some examples could be: -Anorexia Nervosa -Bulimia Nervosa -Binge Eating Disorder There are many other types too.