Serum electrolytes as markers of vomiting in bulimia nervosa

Article Abstract:

Serum electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting in patients of bulimia nervosa, may serve as markers of vomiting behavior in young adult women. Abnormally low levels of potassium are found in patients with bulimia nervosa and detection of such low potassium levels in a healthy women may imply that they are bulimic. Detection of potassium levels below the normal, can help in the diagnosis and treatment of bulimic patients.

Research, Analysis, Diagnosis, Physiological aspects, Bulimia, Serum, Blood serum, Vomiting, Electrolytes

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The application of ecological momentary assessment to the study of night eating

Article Abstract:

An ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is used to describe the night eating syndrome (NES), consisting of either overeating at night or waking up during the night and eating. The results showed that ratings of hunger appeared to be higher during night awakenings than in evening.

Health aspects, Causes of, Risk factors, Eating disorders, Hyperphagia

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