BOF 17
Which one of the followings is true regarding Bulimia
Nervosa?
1-weight loss is prominent
2-usually starts around puberty
3-hospital admission is required to treat it
4-loss of self control and binge eating behaviour is
present
5-grossly disorganized perception of body image and
weight
Answer 4
1-false....Usually they maintain weight
2-typically post pubertal but later than anorexia
nervosa peak
3-false…rarely required
4-true, to be followed by self induced vomiting,
diuretic or laxative abuse……or the patient may enter a phase of prolonged
dieting after these recurrent binge eating episodes
5-false….suggests anorexia nervosa