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A member asked:
Is a few drops of blood in vomit dangerous? i was purging.
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Yes, it's dangerous!: Your body is issuing a warning that your habit of purging through vomiting is tearing you up -- literally. Please, please see your physician about this, so you can protect your physical health. Also so you can begin treatment for your eating disorder. It is very dangerous.
Answered 2/7/2016
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