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Consequences of Anorexia
01/01/03, PDR.netIronically, most anorectics develop an intense interest in food and a fascination with recipes and cookbooks. They spend many hours planning menus, buying groceries, and preparing meals for others, yet eat next to nothing themselves. This preoccupat
Bulimia Nervosa
01/01/03, PDR.netThe hallmark of bulimia is a repeated uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food in a short time. After this binge, the bulimic often induces vomiting or uses laxatives, enemas, or diuretics to prevent weight gain. Some bulimics never purge th
Profile of a Bulimic
01/01/03, PDR.netAll victims of bulimia are plagued by irresistible urges to binge on food. During a binge, bulimics often choose foods—such as ice cream, candy bars, puddings and cookies—that are high-fat, high-sugar, easy-to-swallow, and easy-to-vomit afterward. B
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Bulimia - Who's at Risk?
01/01/03, PDR.netWhile young and middle or upper class women are particularly susceptible to bulimia, the disorder strikes people of all economic backgrounds and is found among all ethnic groups. The illness usually begins between the ages of 15 and 24, but it can o
Bulimia - Why It Happens
01/01/03, PDR.netTo date there is no conclusive evidence linking bulimia to such biological factors as chemical imbalance in the brain. According to one theory, after you have eaten a usual amount of food, your brain sends a message to turn off the desire to eat mor
Consequences of Bulimia
01/01/03, PDR.netUnlike anorectics, most bulimics know that their behavior is abnormal and that their eating binges are not merely ordinary overeating. They also know that anxiety and depression sometimes trigger their episodes. However, they are usually unable to b
Name That Pain
12/01/06, Women's HealthSome symptoms may feel like they're nothing, but little discomforts can also be your body's way of saying that trouble's brewing. Here are six pains you should never ignore
Bulimia
01/01/03, PDR.netThough still uncommon, bulimia is not as rare as anorexia. Doctors estimate that it occurs in as many as five percent of adolescent and young adult women. Only 10 to 15 percent of bulimics are male. Of the three eating disorders, it is the one most
Endometrial cancer: Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
10/30/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about endometrial cancer screening. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Screening and Pr
Endometrial cancer: Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
05/02/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about endometrial cancer prevention. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Screening and P
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