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Bulimia : Tests

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Tests could include:
A dental exam may show dental cavities or gum infections (such as gingivitis). The enamel of the teeth may be eroded or pitted because of excessive exposure to the acid in vomit.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Bulimia is treated most successfully when diagnosed early. But because the bulimic may deny there is a problem, getting medical help is often delayed.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
The diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is made on the basis of a physical examination, a psychiatric assessment, the patient's eating history, and the findings of laboratory studies. Patients who do not meet the full criteria for bulimia nervosa may be ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Bulimia is treated most successfully when diagnosed early. However, because the bulimic may deny there is a problem, getting medical help is often delayed.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Bulimia is treated most successfully when diagnosed early. But because the bulimic may deny there is a problem, getting medical help is often delayed.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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