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Can my sister die from bulimia?

Submitted by pear on Tue 09/01/2009 - 02:28
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Submitted by Kris on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 06:55.
Bulimia is a very serious thing and if you believe your sister has bulimia she should get treated by a physician right away. There are many medical complications that can occur that are very dangerous to her health. I do not know the stats on how many people have actually died from bulimia but I do know it can be very dangerous to her health.

Submitted by janurse427 on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 11:10.

Yes, bulimia is a very serious illness, and it can lead to kidney and intestinal problems, tooth decay, serious heart problems, ruptured or bleeding esophagus, and other possible damage. You should encourage your sister to get help as soon as possible.

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Bulimia nervosa may accompany anorexia, or it may occur by itself. It is estimated to occur in 1.1 to 4.2% of females. Bulimia nervosa can lead to severe tooth decay, intestinal and kidney problems, muscle cramps, heart problems, ruptured stomach or esophagus, and death.

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