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Could bulimia make you have a chubby face?
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That is possible.: However, a chubby face is not diagnostic for bulimia.
Answered 1/2/2014
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Yes: Swelling in the face - specifically the parotid glands - is common with bulimia. Most of the swelling (which may seem like "chubbiness") is around the jawline and side of the face, caused by water retention in your glands. The glands can also be damaged by stomach acid from purging.
Answered 11/2/2015
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