Question

Beth, aged 18, has been trying to keep a secret from her family and friends. She is a binge eater. When others are not around, she gorges on food and then purges by vomiting or using laxatives. Beth is suffering from which disorder?

• A. Anorexia Nervosa
• B. Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• C. Bulimia Nervosa
• D. Conduct disorder

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by:

Episodes of binge eating, where the individual consumes a large amount of food in a short period.

Feelings of loss of control during these episodes, where the individual feels unable to stop eating even if they want to.

Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to prevent weight gain after binge eating.

Beth’s pattern of binge eating followed by induced vomiting and laxative use strongly indicates Bulimia Nervosa. This disorder involves a cycle of overeating followed by purging behaviors, often driven by an intense desire to control weight and body image.