Bulimia Nervosa
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive food intake followed by behaviors to compensate for them, accompanied by an intense preoccupation with weight and figure. It is a health condition that goes beyond willpower.
Signs that may appear: episodes of overeating with a feeling of loss of control, compensatory behaviors, and great emotional distress around food.
Why treat it? It is a condition that affects both physical and emotional health, which is why professional support is important.
Which specialist treats it? It is usually addressed as a team, with the psychiatrist, the psychologist, and the nutritionist. If you or someone close to you faces this situation, seeking professional support is a valuable step.
Data on 4,679 doctors who treat bulimia nervosa
Which specialist treats bulimia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa is mainly addressed by a psychologist, with support from a psychiatrist for emotional management and a dietitian for nutritional guidance. If you have episodes of binge eating followed by purging, see a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bulimia nervosa
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Frequently asked questions
What is bulimia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive food intake followed by behaviors to compensate for them, accompanied by an intense preoccupation with weight and figure. It is a health condition that goes beyond willpower.
Which doctor treats bulimia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa is mainly addressed by a psychologist, with support from a psychiatrist for emotional management and a dietitian for nutritional guidance. If you have episodes of binge eating followed by purging, see a psychologist or psychiatrist.