Bulimia, also known as compulsive eating, has recently been recognized as a disease. Although bulimia is thought to be common, especially among young women, little is known about it. Theorized causes are primary neurologic dysfunction (epileptiform), disturbance in the appetite/satiety center of the hypothalamus, learned abnormal behavior or unsuppressed oral drive. Diagnosis rests primarily on the symptoms. Possible treatment measures include phenytoin, aversion therapy, psychotherapy and self-help groups.
神经性贪食症，也称为强迫性进食，最近已被确认为一种疾病。尽管神经性贪食症被认为很常见，尤其是在年轻女性中，但人们对它知之甚少。理论上的病因包括原发性神经功能障碍（癫痫样）、下丘脑食欲/饱腹感中枢紊乱、习得的异常行为或未受抑制的口部冲动。诊断主要基于症状。可能的治疗措施包括苯妥英钠、厌恶疗法、心理治疗和自助小组。
