Bulimia Causes Information

Question: Can bulimia cause death?

(Posted by: $tephanieee! on 2009-02-16 06:40:10)

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Posted by: pointmissed on 2009-02-16, 06:42:41

Yes, easily. It can also cause a host of other medical problems.

Posted by: Lizaaaa S on 2009-02-16, 06:43:27

Yes eat a cheesburger

Posted by: AliciaaSmiless xDD on 2009-02-16, 06:43:53

Bulimia can absolutely be life-threatening. In the long-term, damage to teeth and the esophagus will occur from the stomach acid reflux. The damage to the esophagus alone can cause ulcers and other scarring which may lead to sudden bleeding. Aside from the long-term consequences which you seem to understand, eating-disorders can lead to a variety of ion imbalances in the body. The most dangerous is hypokalemia, or low potassium. Hypokalemia can result from purging, and will lead to heart beat irregularity and if untreated, death. Doctors who have patients with eating disorders often check levels of potassium, because a state of hypokalemia is considered a medical emergency. Another important point to keep in mind is that it would be difficult to purge, and then try to replenish the body's potassium using supplements. Ion levels in the body can be sensitive to sudden changes, including vomitting, diarrhea, or eating large amounts of supplements, and HYPERkalemia, or too much potassium, can also cause very serious health problems. So,yes it can kill youu. DDD:

Posted by: peanuts on 2009-02-16, 06:44:27

Yes. Electrolyte imbalances from eating and then throwing up/ fasting is serious business. Also, throwing up causes strain on the heart which can lead to a heart attack and then death.

Posted by: Jester on 2009-02-16, 06:49:28

Yes, you will die, and everyone will make fun of the way you died and theyll call you vomit kid. at least I would.

Posted by: gr8mtviews on 2009-02-16, 06:49:51

Without doubt, yes. One of the most marked effects of bulimia is on the teeth and mouth. Frequent vomiting brings up stomach acid into the mouth, eroding teeth’s enamel. Cavities and gum infections are common in people with bulimia. The stomach acid also irritates the esophagus, producing heartburn, and the salivary glands, making them swell. Bulimia harms the entire body. People with bulimia also tend to be constipated from laxative abuse and improper nutrition. Bulimics typically eat high calorie, low nutritional value foods like breads or ice cream. As a result, they may be undernourished and have dry skin, hair, and nails. Bulimia causes mineral and vitamin deficiencies and can lead to chronic kidney problems, including kidney failure. Dehydration is also common in people with bulimia. Undernourishment and dehydration lower the body’s electrolytes, causing an irregular heartbeat or heart problems. The effects can be serious. When potassium drops severely, it can cause the heart to stop, resulting in death. Bulimia affects people’s mental and emotional well-being. These problems can come directly from bulimia, or bulimia may be a response to the other problems. People with bulimia may be tired and unable to perform at peak levels from the mental and physical stress bulimia puts on the mind and body. Depression, low self-esteem, and extreme perfectionism are common in people with bulimia. Bulimia can cause tension with family and friends, interrupting the lives of people with the disorder. The most severe effect of bulimia is death. Ten percent of people with bulimia eventually die from its effects, usually from the electrolyte imbalance caused by dehydration.

Posted by: Claire J on 2009-02-16, 06:59:21

Yes. please, do not have bulimia! binging and purging has major problems and issues. im sure you know this, but making yourslef throw up causes your teeth to rot out because the acid in your stomach is coming up and your food when you puke. more information: effects: These cycles often involve rapid and out-of-control eating, which may stop when the bulimic is interrupted by another person or the stomach hurts from overextension, followed by self-induced vomiting or other forms of purging. This cycle may be repeated several times a week or, in more serious cases, several times a day[16], and may directly cause: Chronic gastric reflux after eating. Dehydration and hypokalemia caused by frequent vomiting. Electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and even death Esophagitis Oral trauma, in which repetitive insertion of fingers or other objects causes lacerations to the lining of the mouth or throat. Pancreatitis[17] Peptic ulcers Perimolysis, or the erosion of tooth enamel by gastric acids. Swollen salivary glands.[18] Tearing or rupture of the esophagus caused by repeated forced vomiting. Severe caries ('cavities') as the stomach acid lowers the pH of the oral environment making the teeth far more susceptible to demineralization. causes: Bulimia is related to deep psychological issues and feelings of lack of control. Sufferers often use the destructive eating pattern to feel in control over their lives.[19] They may hide or hoard food and overeat when stressed or upset. They may feel a loss of control during a binge, and consume great quantities of food (sometimes over 20,000 calories).[20] After a length of time, the sufferer of bulimia will find that they no longer have control over their binging and purging. The binging becomes an addiction that seems impossible to break. Recovery is very hard, and often, in the early stages of recovery, the patient will gain weight as they rehydrate and obtain electrolytes that they have lost during the purging process. There are higher rates of eating disorders in groups involved in activities that emphasize thinness and body type, such as gymnastics, modeling, dance, cheerleading, running, acting, rowing(lightweights/ coxwains) and figure skating.[21] Bulimia is more prevalent among Caucasians. In one study, diagnosis of bulimia was correlated with high testosterone and low estrogen levels, and normalizing these levels with combined oral contraceptive pills reduced cravings for fat and sugar.[22] if you are bulimic, or have any type of eating disorder, please please please tel someone you trust like your mom, sister, aunt, cousin, best friend, etc. and get help. bulimia is definatly deadly.