Bulimia Nervosa

Medical Complications of Bulimia Nervosa and Their Treatments

February 11, 2011

International Journal of Eating Disorders

By Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS

Abstract

Objective: To present a cogent and practical review of the medical complications and their treatment in patients with bulimia nervosa.

Method: Thorough review of the medical literature from 1990 to current in regards to the medical complications of bulimia nervosa and the therapeutic intervention that are effective to treat them.

Results: Extensive and detailed review of the medical complications of bulimia nervosa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.20825

Written by

Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS

Dr. Mehler founded ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition in 2001. He began his career at Denver Health more than 35 years ago and was formerly its Chief of Internal Medicine and…

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