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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?
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?
Updated On: Nov 5, 2024
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Conduct disorder
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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. - Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to prevent weight gain. Beth’s pattern of binge eating followed by induced vomiting and laxative use strongly indicates Bulimia Nervosa.
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