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Can you inherit bulimia if your mom had it when she was young?
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Maybe: Bulimia is a condition included as a subset of eating disorders that can occur with ocd, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, phobic disorders, or poor self image. Some of these conditions are heritable and the offspring may have similar symptoms. It is important to know your family history.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Possibly: Problems with eating disorders have some genetic risk so this is a possibility. However, it is not a guarantee and there are many other factors that can affect this possibility.
Answered 7/20/2012
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