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Will it hurt to throw up spicy food as a bulimic?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Please get treated asap. See a psychiatrist to stop this problem. Good luck.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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