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I have been bulimic for 20 years but have been doing better the last 7 months (not perfect). my liver enzymes are high. could it be because of bulimia?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bulimia: Because of your eating habits you may have developed a fatty liver causing your liver enzymes to be elevated

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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