Authors: Trunko, Mary Ellen; Rockwell, Roxanne E; Curry, Elise; Runfola, Cristin; Kaye, Walter H

Source: Women's Health, Volume 3, Number 2, March 2007 , pp. 255-265(11)

Publisher: Future Medicine

Abstract:

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder of complex etiology that tends to occur in young women. These individuals binge eat and purge by vomiting or other means, and often have depression, anxiety, substance abuse and extremes of impulse control. It is thought that binge eating and purging behaviors are, at least in part, a means of coping with dysphoric mood states and interpersonal stress. Bulimic symptoms are not likely to abate without development of new coping skills and behaviors. In the past 25 years, considerable progress has been made in developing specific psychotherapies and medication for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. Despite this progress, many individuals have partial responses to therapy and may remain chronically ill. This complex illness often requires a multidisciplinary team of professionals for effective management and, despite significant advances in treatment, bulimia nervosa continues to present major challenges for providers of care.

Keywords: bulimia nervosa; eating disorder; purging; treatment

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/17455057.3.2.255

Affiliations: 1: 1University of California, San Diego, CA, USA.

Publication date: 2007-03-01

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