Types of Bulimia Nervosa

Types of Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia is classified into purging type and non-purging type based on the methods adopted by patients for weight loss.

Bulimia has been classified as two types:

• Bulimia of purging type

This type is characterised by the use of self-induced vomiting or excessive usage of laxatives to purge food in order to prevent weight gain. Some patients may use diuretics.

• Bulimia of non-purging type

This type is characterised by using means, other than the self-induced methods, to avoid weight gain, like extreme degrees of fasting or excessive exercising that are both inappropriate.

References:

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