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Binge eating   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Eating - binge

Definition:

A psychological eating disorder characterized by eating more than needed to satisfy the hunger. It is a feature of bulimia, a disorder that also includes abnormal perception of body image, constant craving for food, and binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use.

Considerations

Common Causes

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