Forced Vomiting

Definition

Forced vomiting, also known as purging, is a behavior associated with the eating disorder bulimia nervosa. It involves intentionally inducing vomiting after consuming a large amount of food.

Related terms

Bulimia Nervosa:

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as forced vomiting.

Binge Eating Disorder:

An eating disorder characterized by recurring episodes of excessive overeating without compensatory behaviors like forced vomiting.

Purge: The act of getting rid of ingested food through forced vomiting or other forms of purging behavior.