Overview Bulimia (boo-LEE-me-uh) Nervosa is a severe, often life-threatening eating disorder generally called bulimia. People with bulimia that secretly binge — consuming large amounts of food with a lack of control over consuming — and then purge, trying to unhealthily get rid of the extra calories. People with bulimia may use different methods to rid themselves of calories and prevent weight gain. For instance, you can frequently vomit or misuse of laxatives, weight loss supplements, diuretics or enemas after bingeing. Or you can use other ways of getting rid of…
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