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I need to know when does bulimia get dangerous?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

When it compromises: Your health ; wellbeing. If you have bulimia - don't wait until it gets dangerous. Get help now !

Answered 1/2/2014

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Always dangerous: Depends on frequency/severity of bulimia. It causes electrolyte imbalances that may lead to heart failure, as well as esophageal and gastric ruptures, all of which may be fatal. Other medical complications for bulimia include bone loss, osteoporosis, dehydration, kidney disease, anemia and low white cell counts, which lowers the immune system and creates vulnerability to disease and infection.

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