Symptoms of Severe Bulimia Nervosa (BN)
Severe bulimia nervosa (BN) is defined as 8–13 binge/purge episodes per week), and extreme bulimia nervosa involves 14 or more binge/purge episodes per week. Unhealthy preoccupation with weight loss, body weight and shape; significant body image distortions.
How long can you be bulimic before it affects you?
Signs and Symptoms
Binging and purging behaviors must occur at least once a week for 3 months. Bulimia symptoms can vary and include: Forced vomiting. Excessive exercise.
What happens if you are bulimic for too long?
Other long-term consequences of bulimia include damage to the kidneys, increased risk of kidney stones and kidney failure, diabetes, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalances, fertility problems, chronic dehydration, chronic fatigue, and electrolyte imbalances.
