All::Psychiatry::Diseases::Bulimia nervosa

Intro

What is Bulimia nervosa?

type of eating disorder characterised by episodes of binge eating followed by intentional vomiting or other purgative behaviours such as the use of laxatives or diuretics or exercising

What is the management of Bulimia nervosa?

  • referral for specialist care is appropriate in all cases
  • NICE recommend bulimia-nervosa-focused guided self-help for adults

What is first lone treatment for Bulimia nervosa in children?

bulimia-nervosa-focused family therapy (FT-BN)

What is the second line of treatment Bulimia nervosa for if bulimia-nervosa-focused guided self-help is not effective?

eating-disorder-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-ED)

What is Russell's sign?

calluses on the knuckles or back of the hand due to repeated self-induced vomiting