The Effects of Bulimia
by Thomas Morva
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One of the most marked effects of bulimia is on the teeth and mouth.
Frequent vomiting brings up stomach acid into the mouth, eroding teeth’s
enamel. Cavities and gum infections are common in people with
bulimia.
People with bulimia have an eating disorder that causes them to binge
on food and then, usually, throw up the food during binge-and-purge
cycles. Some people may exercise excessively or abuse diuretics or
laxatives. Although there is no known cause of bulimia, people who suffer
from the disorder tend to be perfectionists who strive to make others
happy, and they may also be stressed or depressed. Genetics and social
messages also contribute to bulimia’s development.
One of the most marked effects of bulimia is on the teeth and mouth.
Frequent vomiting brings up stomach acid into the mouth, eroding teeth’s
enamel. Cavities and gum infections are common in people with bulimia. The
stomach acid also irritates the esophagus, producing heartburn, and the
salivary glands, making them swell.
Bulimia harms the entire body. People with bulimia also tend to be
constipated from laxative abuse and improper nutrition. Bulimics typically
eat high calorie, low nutritional value foods like breads or ice cream. As
a result, they may be undernourished and have dry skin, hair, and nails.
Bulimia causes mineral and vitamin deficiencies and can lead to chronic
kidney problems, including kidney failure. Dehydration is also common in
people with bulimia. Undernourishment and dehydration lower the body’s
electrolytes, causing an irregular heartbeat or heart problems. The
effects can be serious. When potassium drops severely, it can cause
the heart to stop, resulting in death.
Bulimia affects people’s mental and emotional well-being. These
problems can come directly from bulimia, or bulimia may be a response to
the other problems. People with bulimia may be tired and unable to perform
at peak levels from the mental and physical stress bulimia puts on the
mind and body. Depression, low self-esteem, and extreme perfectionism are
common in people with bulimia. Bulimia can cause tension with family and
friends, interrupting the lives of people with the disorder.
The most severe effect of bulimia is death. Ten percent of people with
bulimia eventually die from its effects, usually from the electrolyte
imbalance caused by dehydration.
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