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I can't eat without taking laxatives, what to do?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Bulemia nervosa: Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bulimia/basics/definition/con-20033050 then go see your Psychiatrist.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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