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A member asked:

What eating disorder do i have if using laxatives?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bulimia Nervosa.: It's purging from the other end of the GI tract. You need just as much help as a bulimic who induces self vomiting. Please see your doctor for a referral to appropriate counselor or facility for treatment.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Can't tell: You could have one of several. What other symptoms do you have?

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Please explain who should I seek help from re laxative abuse (part of my eating disorder)?

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Why do many people with eating disorders turn to laxatives as one of the ways for weight loss? What about laxatives causes them to lose the weight?

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A member asked:

Hello I have an eating disorder and have binged and purged bad all day. I've also took 10 laxatives and a lot of diet pills. Should i go to a&e ?

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A member asked:

I eat around 100cals a day & burn around 1,060cals at gym a day & consume laxatives and diet pills.Im worried this might be an eating disorder? Is it?

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A member asked:

Been battling eating disorder on my own. not had laxatives for three weeks and now am trying to eat more. I feel ill, dizzy and faint. Do you know why?

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