The Adolescent Eating Disorders Program

Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

• eating a large amount of food in a short period of type

• feeling unable to stop eating

• purging through vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, enemas, fasting, or excessive exercise

• swollen glands

• broken blood vessels in eyes or face from vomiting

• teeth marks, scabs, or scars from using fingers to induce vomiting

• going to the bathroom shortly after eating

• mood swings

• gastric complaints

• sore throat

• preoccupation with food and weight

• other addictive behaviors (drinking alcohol, smoking, shopping, drugs, etc.)

Source: Eating Disorders: The Journey to Recovery Workbook (Laura J. Goodman & Mona Villapiano)

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