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Bulimia   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Bulimia nervosa; Binge-purge behavior; Eating disorders

Symptoms

Signs and Tests

Dental exam may show dental cavities or gum infections (such as gingivitis). The enamel of the teeth may be eroded or pitted because of excessive exposure to acid in vomitus.

A chem-20 may show an electrolyte imbalance (such as hypokalemia) or dehydration.

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