Purging disorder
Purging Disorder
Purging disorder is a type of eating disorder characterized by recurrent purging behavior to influence body weight or shape in the absence of binge eating episodes.
Pronunciation
Purging disorder: /ˈpɜːr.dʒɪŋ dɪsˈɔːr.dər/
Etymology
The term "purging" originates from the Latin word "purgare" which means "to cleanse", and "disorder" comes from the Old French "desordre" meaning "lack of order".
Definition
Purging disorder is an eating disorder that involves the use of purging behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications, fasting, or excessive exercise, to control weight or shape. Unlike bulimia nervosa, individuals with purging disorder do not regularly engage in binge eating behavior.
Symptoms
Symptoms of purging disorder may include:
- Recurrent purging behavior to influence weight or shape
- Fear of gaining weight
- Distorted body image
- Physical symptoms such as electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal problems, and dental issues
Related Terms
- Eating Disorder: A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.
- Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.
- Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Binge Eating Disorder: An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Purging disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Purging disorder
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