TY - JOUR T1 - Aspects of bulimia JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 19 LP - 25 VL - 50 IS - 1 AU - Meir Gross Y1 - 1983/03/20 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/50/1/19.abstract N2 - The abnormal craving for food that results in gorging followed by induced vomiting is called bulimia. From its relatively innocent origin as a simple method of controlling weight, the condition may progress to a compulsive, uncontrollable habit that can be life-threatening in its later stages. The author discusses the psychiatric and physical symptoms, and presents a case report and review of the literature. ER -