According to the American Psychiatric Association, a person diagnosed as bulimic must have all of the disorder's specific symptoms:
When a problem is identified, medical attention should be sought immediately. The doctor will take a complete medical history and conduct a physical exam. Laboratory blood studies, including measurement of electrolyte levels, will be ordered as well. The doctor will ask about eating patterns, looking for such behavior as:
Once the diagnosis is made, early treatment is vital.
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Adapted from Food & Drug Administration, 3/00
Last reviewed March 2000 by EBSCO Publishing Editorial Staff
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