Most of them are of normal weight, and some may be overweight. Women with bulimia tend to be high achievers. It is often difficult to determine whether a person is suffering from Bulimia. This occurs because binging and purging is often done in secret. Also, individuals sufferinf form Bulimia often deny their condition.
Sufferers consume huge quantities of food.
Sometimes up to 20,000 calories at a time. An individual may binge anywhere from twice a day to several times daily. There is currently no definate known cause of bulimia. Researchers believe it begins with dissatisfaction of the person's body and extreme concern with body size and shape. Erosion of tooth enamel because of repeated exposure to acidic gastric contents.