Food Purging Disorder
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Purging disorder is an eating disorder where a person engages in a purging behavior(s) to attempt to influence body shape or induce weight loss, but does not binge
US Cases: 46 million
World Cases: 165 million
Sex Ratio: M /F+
Age Onset: Age 15
Brain Area: dorsalstriatum,hypothalmus
Symptoms: hunger, uneven thinking
Progression: age 15 if normal adolescent
Therapies: diaphamatic breathing,biofeedback
Medications: Nexium, Prilosec
YouTube Video: Purging Food
Amazon or Library book: Bulimia Diet Cookbook
Support Groups:
National Eating Disorders Association-https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org>get help