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bulimia nervosa

bulimia (say "boo-lee-mee-uh") is an eating disorder that causes people to eat a large amount of food in a short time (binge). then, in order to prevent weight gain, they do something to get rid of the food (purge), like vomit, exercise too much, or take laxatives.

a person who has bulimia may be a normal size and deny that there's a problem. but over time, it can cause serious health problems. with treatment, many people can stop the binge-purge cycle.

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