What is the outlook for people with bulimia nervosa?

What is the outlook for people with bulimia nervosa?

Many people with bulimia get better with treatment and go on to lead healthy lives. Some people improve at first but then relapse and need treatment again. Statistics show about half of people with bulimia fully recover with appropriate treatment.

Left untreated, people with bulimia nervosa may develop serious complications. Some people may need to receive additional medical care at a hospital or treatment center.