What are the negative effects of bulimia?
Monday, September 28th, 2009 at
2:37 pm
Eli asked:
I recently found out one of my best friends makes herself through up, not daily, maybe not even weekly, just whenever she eats something “fattening” or overeats. What are the negative effects, and what can i do to help?
I recently found out one of my best friends makes herself through up, not daily, maybe not even weekly, just whenever she eats something “fattening” or overeats. What are the negative effects, and what can i do to help?
Tagged with: Effects Of Bulimia • One Of My Best Friends
Filed under: Eating Disorders
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DEATH!!!!!!!!
the negitive affects are harming her health and throwing up. you should just talk to her or a trusted adult. This is serious.
- Death
- Anemia
- Heart problems, such as abnormal heart rhythms & heart failure
- Tooth decay from vomiting
- In females, absence of a period
- Gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, bloating or nausea
- Electrolyte abnormalities, such as low blood potassium, sodium and chlorideure
- Problems with esophagus from vomiting
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