Question 1

what is purging?

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Bulimia?: Purging is usually associated with an eating disorder called bulimia. Purging means making yourself vomit usually by sticking your finger into the back of your throat. Someone with bulimia binges on food then purges to get rid of it. There are all kinds of problems associated with this and someone who is doing this needs to see a psychiatrist

Question 2

what is the treatment for purge overdose?

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Pump the stomach: Patient is brought to treatment quickly after the overdose, the doctor may choose to “pump” the stomach, either by inducing vomiting with a medication or by giving the patient activated charcoal, which prevents the body from absorbing darvon. Activated charcoal is highly effective, reducing toxic absorption by up to 60%. Activated charcoal absorbs chemicals throughout the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 3

how do i stop myself from purging?

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What's on your mind?: Purging, whether it presents in anorexia or bulimia, is an attempt to cope or help yourself in some way. Bulimia can be a way of calming down, of symbolically getting rid of emotions, and of expressing emotions.  Those who purge often think it's about food and weight, but it's usually rooted more deeply.   Identify what you are thinking and feeling before you purge, and find new ways to respond.

Question 4

what is the home remedies for purging?

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See a professional : There are no home redoes and you need help. Find a good counselor experienced in eating disorders

Question 5

what can happen as a result of purging?

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A lot: Depend on how much and how often, but frequent vomiting can lead to dehydration and vitamin deficiencies. Frequent purging can cause sores on your fingers. It is best to see a psychiatrist to help you have a better self image.  A nutritionist could help you with your diet

Question 6

what are the common symptoms of purging?

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Can be Quite Serious: Purging is very unhealthy. When done on a regular basis it can cause serious health problems There can be electrolyte imbalance and  malnutrition which can lead to life threatening complications. It  can also cause serious dental problems. A physical evaluation and close medical followup along with mental health care should be the plan of action.

Question 7

could you tell me what are easy foods for purging?

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None: No not get into this sort of behavior. I suggest getting into therapy to work on the underlying causes for asking such as question. This sort of behavior can easily get out of control and become life threatening.
For example lowering your potassium level and causing cardiac problems. It can also ruin your enamel of your teeth.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: purging?

Accepted Answer

Bulimia and purging: Purging is an action taken usually when someone binge eats and then purges or voluntarily vomits to get rid of the food in order not to gain weight..The use of laxatives is another mode of purging. This is the behavior of someone diagnosed with the eating disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, or purging disorder

Question 9

what can i do to stop daughersbinging and purging?

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Find expert help: The binging and purging of bulimia is a serious medical problem and can lead to seizures and heart attacks. But it takes a specialized eating disorders program that combines medical and psychiatric evaluation and observation and often medication, with individual and group counseling with therapists with experience in dealing with the problem.

Question 10

cant stop purging, suggestions on getting over this?

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Binging/purging: Even with professional help, it is a slow process of recovery. A trained professional can help you explore the dynamics behind the behaviors, instead of just treating the symptoms.

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