It's actually just called binge eating disorder. If there isn't any purging, then it's not classified as bulimia. Also, binge eating disorder is not currently a formal diagnosis, so it would be...
BED typically strikes individuals sometime between adolescence and the early twenties. Because of the nature of the disorder, most BED patients are overweight or obese.
Binge eating can cause mental disorders, especiall those like depression. Cumpulsive over-eating during a binge can cause the stomach to distend or rupture, and lead to intestinal and bowel problems.