The use of specific behaviours to 'get rid of' the food consumed in binges. For example, self-induced vomiting, laxative misuse, excessive exercise etc. A minimum of two binges per week over three months. Over concern about body shape and weight. Bulimia nervosa is more common in women.
Many more men suffer from bulimia nervosa than suffer from anorexia nervosa.
The diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is primary. That is, in individuals who binge and self-induce vomiting but who are at an extremely low weight, the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa will be made. Describe the oral and dental consequences of bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. The oral and dental consequences of the eating disorders are the result of self-induced vomiting. The pattern of erosion is very specific and is most apparent on the lingual surfaces of the anterior maxillary teeth.