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Atypical eating disorders

Atypical eating disorders, or eating disorders not otherwise specified, is a diagnostic term used when many but not all the criteria are met for...


Bulimia is an eating disorder. People with bulimia are overly concerned with their body shape and weight. They will overeat (binge) then follow this with vomiting, laxative or enema abuse (purge) to maintain body weight. An affected person may also fast, follow extreme diets or over-exercise.