Bulimia Effects

Bulimia nervosa may seem to be less damaging because it's much easier to hide than anorexia. While a person with anorexia nervosa will look emaciated, it can take months of severe Bulimia to see the bulimia effects. About 10% of individuals suffering from bulimia will die from either starvation, heart attack, other medical effects, or suicide.

Some of the most common complications of bulimia are:

• Tooth enamel erosion because of repeated exposure to acidic gastric contents.
• Dental cavities, sensitivity to hot or cold food.
• Swelling & soreness in the salivary glands (from repeated vomiting).
• Stomach Ulcers.
• Ruptures of the stomach & esophagus.
• Abnormal build-up of fluid in the intestines.
• Disruption in the normal bowel realease function.
• Electrolyte imbalance.
• Dehydration
• Irregular heartbeat & in severe cases, heart attack.
• A greater risk for suicidal behavior.

By Angie Best-Boss