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Can bulimia lead to stomach tissue damage and nutrient deficiencies?
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What is the conclusion of bulimia?
Conclusion? As in end result? Psychological damage, physical damage, death.
Why can't you talk straight?
If the nerve damage is in the feet, or legs, this causes difficulty maintaining balance. Nerve damage is most commonly caused by diabetes, however it can also be the result of infection, trauma, alcoholism, nutrient deficiencies, trauma, autoimmune diseases and medications, such as side effects from chemotherapy.
What are the main problems associated with bulimia?
Vitamin deficiency dehydration kidney damage
Why is bulimia a risky weight loss strategy?
Bulimia causes extensive damage to the esophagus and throat. Powerful stomach acids will permanently scar or ulcerate the sensitive tissues. The acid will dissolve teeth. Vomiting blood is common after repeated bulimic episodes and can be associated with internal bleeding. Bulimia throws blood chemistry wildly off; sometimes this is so severe that nerves stop working and blood stops transporting oxygen.
Which nutrient causes the most damage to health?
Alcohol
Is it true that the Barbi Twins caused permanent damage to their their bodies by bulimia?
no, i don't think so
How long after you eat do you need to be sick?
since this is under bulimia, i answer this as a) don't do it (yep-hypocrite me) b) but between 15-30 minute is best before the stomach acid really starts to work its way and start digesting your food-so it will do less damage to your esophagus.
Can bulimia nervosa be dangerous?
The bingeing and purging activity associated with this disorder can cause severe damage, even death
Which is worse anoreixa or bulimia?
Both are very bad, and each is worse in their own ways. Bulimia has more immediate damage to the body through vomitting. But anorexia has a higher mortality rate and can last for much longer.
What are some common nutritional deficiencies?
These are all summed generalisations Vitamin C deficiencies leads to scurvy Iron deficiencies leads to fatigue Vitamin D deficiencies lead to a bad immune system Protein deficiencies lead to bad muscle growth and weakness Fibre deficiencies leads to clogged up bowels, which cause constipation Vitamin B deficiencies lead to nervous system damage, acne, depression, birth defects and weight lost Vitamin A deficiencies will lead to possible blindness, since it affects the retina, and abnormal bone growth Sugar deficiencies lead to lack of energy, possibly, not sure on that one I hope I've covered the common ones!
What are some nutrition deficiencies?
These are all summed generalisations Vitamin C deficiencies leads to scurvy Iron deficiencies leads to fatigue Vitamin D deficiencies lead to a bad immune system Protein deficiencies lead to bad muscle growth and weakness Fibre deficiencies leads to clogged up bowels, which cause constipation Vitamin B deficiencies lead to nervous system damage, acne, depression, birth defects and weight lost Vitamin A deficiencies will lead to possible blindness, since it affects the retina, and abnormal bone growth Sugar deficiencies lead to lack of energy, possibly, not sure on that one I hope I've covered the common ones!
Why doesn't stomach damage the hydrochloric acid?
Because the Stomach is lined with Mucus which blocks the acid from burning your stomach
