Purging behaviour in anorexia or bulimia is believed to constitute more severe pathology than other forms of these eating disorders.

Purging Behaviour

Actions taken to try to rid the body of consumed food and calories, typically observed in eating disorders, including self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.