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I eat large amounts of food at one time, and don't want to. would like to purge but advised to not. what are effects of either bad habit?
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Eating habits: Both of these do risk your health, so i'm glad you're thinking about this. Overeating can risk weight gain, which can lead to other problems like diabetes, inflammation, joint problems, hypertension, and heart disease. Besides being unpleasant, purging by vomiting risks electrolyte imbalance, damaged teeth, esophageal injury, etc. Best to see someone for your eating disorder & save yourself!
Answered 4/15/2019
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