what are some of the affects of bulimia?

Question

binging and purging? i mean like what are some of the bad affects that happen to you? not that im trying to be one. im just trying to help a friend who i think might be one on why its so bad or what can happen if she keeps bieng one.

Answer 1

it can't be good

Answer 2

The worst thing is that the stomach acid will wear away at her esophagus and eventually make a hole, which causes all kinds of problems, like bleeding, not being able to eat food through her mouth, fluid in lungs. Other things that could happen is that her teeth will rot and she will lose to much weight. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

When 'purging' you are bringing up stomach acid which may damage the esophagus as well as your teeth. It will actually eat the enamel away. Also, your potassium level will be low and may result in a heart attack.

Answer 4

Malnutrition
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
Hyponatremia
Damaging of the voice
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, especially apparent in the lower eyelids due to the high pressure of blood in the face during vomiting.
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
A case of the television show "Untold Stories of The ER", airing on TLC in Canada, a young girl with a severe case of Bulimia nervosa managed to get her gag reflex suppressed, resulting in her using forks to induce vomiting, which ultimately got stuck very deep in her esophagus, and was almost in her stomach. She is lucky, as she escaped with no damage, but her parents found out and she had to be treated accordingly.
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
Potential 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 5

Death.

Of all the side effects, it's the only one that's really a killer.

Lots of ways to die from this from electrolyte abnormalities leading to cardiac arrhythmia's to aspiration pneumonia to peritonitis from swallowing objects accidentally while using them to induce vomiting.

I did an autopsy on a woman once who died from bulimia after she swallowed a mechanical pencil while trying to induce vomiting. I knew two girls who simply had heart attacks.

They all looked great and said they felt great until they died.

On two occasions, I knew the fathers who had to drive over to their daughters apartments to locate them when they were missing from work. Very sad. I feel bad for the girls, but it was hardest for the families.

Answer 6

Secrecy surrounding eating and the time period after eating, to allow for bingeing and then purging. Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals, signs and/or smells of vomiting, evidence of laxatives or diuretics. Going to the kitchen after everyone else has gone to bed to binge. Going for unexpected walks or drives at night. Excessive desire for privacy in the bedroom or bathroom.
Odd eating behaviors, such as avoidance of eating with others; unpredictable and sudden dietary likes and dislikes; skipping of meals; taking very small portions when eating with others; consuming a lot of water or diet soda (to make vomiting easier); cutting food into very small bites; chewing food excessively; separating different types of food on the plate; strange pairings of foods.
Eating unusually large amounts of food, with no apparent change in weight. The disappearance of large amounts of food, or numerous empty wrappers or containers in the garbage.
Excessive, rigid exercise regimen – However, it is difficult to distinguish a serious athlete from an athlete with bulimia. Both may train excessively and not eat enough to compensate for the caloric usage
Complex lifestyle schedules or rituals to make time for binge-and-purge sessions. Typical behaviors are using mints or gum to cover up the smell of vomit, running water in the bathroom to conceal the sound of vomiting, or always going to the bathroom after meals.
Poor body image; preoccupation with body weight, weight loss, dieting, and control of food – Wearing of baggy clothes to hide the body. A distorted body perception. Avoidance of looking in mirrors.
Discolored or callused finger joints or backs of the hands – Jamming the fingers down the throat to induce vomiting may damage the outer surfaces of the hands.
Tooth and mouth problems, such as discolored and decalcified teeth, and sensitive, swollen, and bleeding cheeks and gums. These are caused by vitamin deficiencies and by the stomach acid that comes up with vomit.
Stomach pain and intestinal irregularities, such as constipation and diarrhea.
Irregular or nonexistent menstrual periods (in females).

Answer 7

The teeth begin to rot because of all the digestive acid they are constantly coated with each time the person vomits.

Answer 8

well, long term effects the heart. i suffered from it when i was younger, i can tell you it will lead to tooth decay, especially your back teeth. it will also lead to gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease ). which causes havoc to your esophagus, from simply irritation to ulcers from the acid coming up. it can also make its way into your lungs. it can do damage to your vocal chords. it is a terrible affliction to have and hard as hell to break.

Answer 9

You're teeth will lose it's enamel. It's bad.
you can become very skinny. (which will lead to a smaller coffin size)
and you will grow facial hair to keep you warm!

HAPPY BINGING!!

Answer 10

Very bad, rotted teeth, bleeding ulcers in your throat that could kill you, hair falls out, heart damage, you name it dear!

Answer 11

bulimia can rip holes in your stomache and cause internal bleeding. it will destroy your teeth and esophygus and cause your hair to fall out.