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Im a 34 yr old with a ten year battle with bulimia. i have been purging daily for the most part. im 72hrs purge free and my throat still feels heavy/scratchy. how long should i wait before it will improve or i should be concerned about cancer/other?
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No, you should not concern the symptoms will resolve by time provided no more self-induced vomiting. Bulimia is not a risk factor for esophageal or nasopharyngeal cancer by my knowledge.
Answered 12/27/2021
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