What happens to someone who is bulimic?

Several things: Purging (vomiting, laxatives, enemas, diuretics) can be physically destructive, non-purging has fewer medical issues. Purging may cause gastric rupture, esophageal tears, cardiomyopathy (syrup of ipecac induced vomiting), abnormal electrolyte induced irregular heart beats. Dental decay occurs also. Treatment can be hindered by misdiagnosis, shame, isolation, fear of weight gain and rejection.

Bulimia?: Bulimia is an illness in which a person may binges on food , has episodes of overeating and loss of control . To prevent weight gain , he start vomitting or abusing laxative. This can cause numerous medical condition . If u have that talk with u physician . Good luck.

Purging: Tearing of esophagus, Dehydration, Digestive problems, Constipation, Acid reflux, Anemia, Pancreatitis, Sugar abnormalities, Bone density problems, Liver failure, Infertility, Kidney failure.