Date:   4/4/2006 11:45:42 AM ( 18 y ago)
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URL:   https://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=370710

you are teaching someone who is getting over this to get sick again? what is wrong with you?


plus it can cause life threatening heart problems.


"What could happen if bulimia goes untreated?

Bulimia can cause serious health problems, ranging from esophagus and tooth damage (from vomiting) to kidney and heart problems, dehydration, and an overall loss of energy.



In rare cases, bulimia can cause the stomach or esophagus to rupture, which in turn can cause hemorrhaging and death. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances caused by purging can lead to an irregular heartbeat, which in turn can lead to a heart attack.



Some people with bulimia use Ipecac syrup to induce vomiting, which can weaken muscles and cause life-threatening heart problems. Laxative abuse can cause long-lasting digestive and bowel problems.



The mortality rate for eating disorders, including anorexia, may be as high as 10 to 15 percent, taking into account deaths from related heart and intestinal damage and suicide."



-- Paige Bierma is a health and medical writer who has contributed to Hippocrates, Safety + Health magazine, and Vibe.
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13012



 

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