Bulimia nervosa.

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder affecting the eating patterns of women in industrialized societies. Medical and dental consequences of the illness often lead patients to seek treatment after about six years. Controlled treatment studies to date utilize outpatient therapy instead of hospitalization. Published literature suggests that the illness is most effectively treated with psychotherapy and antidepressant medications; however, including nutritional intervention in the treatment regimen shows promise. Clearly more studies are necessary.