throwing up , on purpose ?

Question

what are the disadvantages of that ?
I don't do that a lot, i only did it three times those last two weeks , i guess that's not too much

so i was wondering could it have like any effect on my health as in stomach damage or stuff like that ?

Answer 1

Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder. It is a psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by an intentional purging. This purging is done in order to compensate for the excessive intake of the food and to prevent weight gain. Purging typically takes the form of:

vomiting
inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other medication
excessive exercising
fasting

Consequences of bulimia nervosa
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
Hyponatremia
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Teeth erosion and cavities, gum disease
Sialadenosis (salivary gland swelling)
Potential for gastric rupture during periods of bingeing
Esophageal reflux
Irritation, inflammation, and possible rupture of the esophagus
Laxative dependence
Peptic ulcers and pancreatitis
Emetic toxicity due to ipecac abuse
Swelling of the face and cheeks
Callused or bruised fingers
Dry or brittle skin, hair, and nails, or hair loss
Lanugo
Edema
Muscle atrophy
Decreased/increased bowel activity
Digestive problems that may be triggered, including Celiac, Crohn's Disease
Low blood pressure, hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension
High blood pressure, hypertension
Iron deficiency, anemia
Hormonal imbalances
Hyperactivity
Depression
Insomnia
Amenorrhea
Infertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High risk pregnancy, miscarriage, still-born babies
Diabetes
Elevated blood sugar or hyperglycemia
Ketoacidosis
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Weakness and fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cancer of the throat or voice box
Liver failure
Kidney infection and failure
Heart failure, heart arrhythmia, angina
Seizure
Paralysis
Potentially death caused by heart attack or heart failure; lung collapse; internal bleeding, stroke, kidney failure, liver failure; pancreatitis, gastric rupture, perforated ulcer, depression and suicide.

Answer 2

Think of it this way. You're send stuff the wrong way down a 1 way tube.

Secondly all the food that goes down has a fairly neutral pH of around 7 (scale is between 1 and 14). When you throw up, the food coming up has already mixed with stomach acid, which has a pH of 2. Very nasty stuff, That's stronger than battery acid, just consider yourself lucky you have food to buffer the acid.

Third, causes very bad breath.

The stomach acid rots your teeth and your 2nd (index) finger. That's right I'm a health professional and we're trained to look for bad breath, rotten teeth and scarred fingers on bulemic girls

Just don't do it. You'll be paying for it later. Not being able to eat anything you like because your stomach can't handle food any more. It''s just not worth it.

Dr. AA

Answer 3

A person with anorexia can do damage to the heart, liver, and kidneys by not eating enough. The body slows everything down as if it were starving, causing a drop in blood pressure, pulse, and breathing rate. (For girls, this starvation mode may mean they stop getting their periods.) Lack of energy can lead people with anorexia to feel light-headed and unable to concentrate. Anemia (lack of red blood cells) and swollen joints are common in people with anorexia, as are brittle bones. Anorexia can cause a person's hair to fall out, fingernails to break off, and a soft hair called lanugo to grow all over the skin. In severe cases, eating disorders can lead to severe malnutrition and even death.

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Answer 4

This is a very serious thing you are doing to yourself. Realistically.. and I know you probably dont want to hear this, but you may really need a couselor to help you. If you a weight or self image issue it is more of a problem than you already know. Bringing the stomach acid back destroys your esophogusand your teeth just to name a few things... Really you should talk to a professional about this.. YOU CAN DEFINITELY HURT YOURSELF... Just as bad as being anarexic...

Answer 5

Yes it is damaging in a number of ways. It's addictive and becomes uncontrollable while ruining your health and teeth. It also is not a very good way to lose weight. There is a lot of information on the web--read it and don't purge anymore. Good luck.

Answer 6

yes it can effect your health. You can burn out your esophagus from stomach acid. This acid will also eat away at the enamel on your teeth. I have a friend who is Bulimic and her teeth are so thin now they are almost transparent. If you continue this, you could wind up vomiting blood.

Answer 7

It will erode your esophagus and can cause you to aspirate vomit into your lungs and get chemical pneumonia. Not to mention that not eating and lack of nutrients can damage your heart and kidneys. Bulimia is a disease. You might need help before it gets out of control.

Answer 8

hello you sound like such a veautiful person get up and look your
self in the mirror,you are amazing tellit to your self not because of me nut because of you.helo hooooony woooke up that is a bulimia even once in week is werrrry bed don`t do that to your self you should ask someone to take your secret and advice you what do you think about that ha?whel you shoul answer back chouse i want to help [e-mail]

Answer 9

my friend used to be bulimic and she got ulsurs in her stomach. She now automatically throws up and weights 85 lbs. Her teeth have turned yellow. It is a very nasty habit try exercise. Rollerblading, walking, running, riding bike, etc.

Answer 10

You should never throw up on purpose....the acid from your stomach can permanently damage your esophagus and your teeth.....

Just eat healthy and exercise..... extreme diets and dieting practices are BAD NEWS.