How To Conduct a Physical Exam to Detect Bulimia
Posted by admin on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 02:01 in
Bulimia Nervosa or Bulimia is a psychological eating disorder marked by periods of excessive eating or binging followed by severe methods of trying to control the weight through forced vomiting or purging and the use of laxatives and excessive exercise. It is estimated that about five to six percent of American women have suffered from this condition.
A trained physician can detect this condition in patients using several methods. Here’s how to conduct a physical exam to detect bulimia.
