bulimia nervosa An eating disorder characterized by the restraining of food intake for a period of time followed by an over intake or binging period that results in feelings of guilt and low self-esteem. DOID:12129 MSH:D002032 NCI:C34440 OMIM:607499 OMIM:610269 SNOMEDCT_2010_1_31:192013000 SNOMEDCT_2010_1_31:192447005 SNOMEDCT_2010_1_31:206939001 SNOMEDCT_2010_1_31:78004001 UMLS_CUI:C0006370 Xref MGI. disease_ontology hyperorexia nervosa 307.51 Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by recurrent and frequent episodes of binge eating—i.e., unusually large amounts of food consumed in a short time— and a feeling that one lacks control over eating. Binging and purging are often performed in secret, with feelings of shame alternating with relief, and this behaviours both occur, on average, at least twice a week for 3 months. http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/bulimia-nervosa DSM-IV-TR (american Psychiatric Association) MFOMD_0000073 This eating disorder is characterised by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviours such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise. DSM-IV-TR (american Psychiatric Association) The only change that have been made from the DSM-IV-TR to DSM-V criteria for bulimia nervosa, is a reduction in the required minimum average frequency of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviour frequency from twice to once weekly. http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/changes%20from%20dsm-iv-tr%20to%20dsm-5.pdf F50.2 bulimia eating disorder