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What is the dangers with having an eating disorder?

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Dr. Richard Levenson answered

Specializes in Anxiety Disorders

Eating Disorders: A full-blown eating disorder can lead to heart attack or death. Binging and purging causes imbalances in the body that can lead to fatal conditions. Tooth decay and even tooth loss is possible due to the constant regurgitation of stomach acid. There are many more concerns.

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