Bulimia Nervosa
bu·lim·ia ner·vo·sa
characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression
Physical Consequences
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia (Iron Deficiency)
- Angina
- Arrhythmias
- Arthritis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bloating or Edema
- Brittle Hair and Nails
- Callused or bruised fingers
- Cancer of the throat or voice box
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Constipation
- Death
- Dehydration
- Depression
- Diabetes
- diarrhea
- Digestive Difficulties including Celiac, Crohn's Disease
- Electrolyte Imbalance
- Elevated Blood Sugar/Hyperglycemia
- Emetic toxicity due to ipecac abuse
- Esophageal reflux
- Irritation, inflammation, and possible rupture of the esophagus
- Potential for gastric rupture during periods of bingeing
- Gum Disease
- Heart Attack
- Hormonal imbalances
- Hyperactivity
- Hyponatremia
- High blood pressure, hypertension
- Infertility
- Insomnia
- Ketoacidosis
- Kidney Infection and Failure
- Lanugo
- Laxative dependence
- Liver Failure
- Low Blood Pressure, Hypotension
- Low Blood Sugar/Hypoglycemia
- Low Platlet Count or Thrombocytopenia
- Mallory-Weiss Tear
- Malnutrition
- Muscle Atrophy
- Impaired Neuromuscular Function
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- pancreatitis
- Paralysis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Problems during pregnancy
- Seizures
- Sialadenosis (salivary gland swelling)
- Swelling of the face and cheeks
- Teeth erosion and cavities
- Thyroid gland deficiencies
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Weakness and Fatigue