The individual may be very thin, but they feel heavy or even fat which then leads to bulimic practices. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. This is characterized by eating large volumes of food within a two-hour period. The amount of food is definitely larger than what most people eat during the same period of time. The feeling of lack of control over eating.
Inappropriate behavior follows the binge eating in order to prevent weight gain.
The binge eating followed by the inappropriate behavior must occur two times a week and for three months 5. The behavior is bingeing and purging is influenced by body image. Repeated vomiting can expose the oral cavity and teeth to acidic gastric contents. The tooth enamel can erode and cause an increase in dental cavities. The esophagus and the colon can develop ulcers, ruptures, and strictures.