Winehouse's bulimia troubles

Amy Winehouse's eating disorder is becoming more of a worry than her alleged drug problem, the star's friends have claimed.

Winehouse has been taking time out from her career after her recent high-profile spells in hospital and much tabloid coverage of her reported drug problems.

But pals of the Rehab hitmaker are now terrified the 23-year-old will never recover from the bulimia that she has struggled with since her teens.

Hairdresser friend Alex Foden claims the skeletal soul star is still battling the eating disorder - and husband Blake Fielder-Civil is at a loss as to how to help.

He tells British magazine Closer: "They've been rowing a lot over the bulimia - not the drugs. They wanted to leave London for some peace and quiet."

And Foden blames the pressure of fame for Winehouse's crippling illness.

He adds: "When Amy shot to fame she was a size 10 and people called her fat.

"Celebs say they don't read their own press, but they do. She's managed to put on a little weight recently, but it's an ongoing battle."