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In school all the thin girls seemed to bring on vomiting. whats so wrong with that?

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Dr. Robert Choate answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bulimia: This is a body image problem. If you are contemplating doing this, you should discuss this with family and doctor. Beyond the physical harm to your body there is likely mental problems as well.

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Answered 4/8/2015

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My 5 year old had vomiting and runny nose. He also had a fever of 100-102 for two days. The fever broke yesterday. He is much better back 2 school. He is not diabetic but I tested his ketones in his urine and it shows moderate levels. Please advise.

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If I have a slight fever and vomit how long should I wait to go back to school? I have had lots of stomach problems

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