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I have an eating disorder and i was purging and felt a serve sharp pain in my stomach every time i purged. could it be a stomach ulcer?

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That's a message!: Anorexia nervosa, bulemia, ; other eating disorders are potentially life-threatening diseases best treated by providers who have substantial clinical experience in dealing, on both an outpatient ; inpatient basis, with the conditions.There are centers of excellence at many tertiary institutions that combine the expertise of many specialists--find one near you please ; get help now to stop hurting.

Answered 1/2/2017

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See below: Purging related pain could arise from many sources such as cramps or even tears in the upper digestive tract. Conditions such as ulcers might worsen as well. The pain should be evaluated by your primary care doc as it might be due to very harmful consequences of purging.

Answered 4/20/2014

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