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Bulimia

Alternative Names: Bulimia nervosa; Binge-purge behavior; Eating disorder - bulimia Symptoms: binge eating self-induced vomiting inappropriate use of diuretics or laxatives overachieving behavior Signs and tests: A 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. Text Continues Below A chem-20 may show an electrolyte imbalance (such as hypokalemia) or dehydration.

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