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The disadvantages of being bulimic include what?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many health effects: Bulimia impacts health in many ways, including electrolyte imbalance which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, esophageal inflammation & tears, tooth decay, swollen salivary glands, and more. Depression often accompanies this condition. The good news: it can be treated. For a more inclusive run-down: http://www.Webmd.Com/mental-health/bulimia-nervosa/bulimia-nervosa-what-happens.

Answered 12/9/2013

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