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Yes, it's called bulimia. The effects can be very serious and life threatening. Erosion of the esophagus from the stomach acids can cause bleeding or Barrett's Esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition. The acids also can damage your teeth. A bulimic woman can drop enough weight that her menstrual cycles stop. The variations from binge and purge activities can cause the metabolism to make wide swings, eventually causing slowed metabolism that can add weight and that compounds the problem. Bulimia can affect more than just the digestive system, it will injure the hair, nails and skin when the nutrients required are not provided. Vomiting frequently also can result in very low levels of potassium which can cause heart stoppage or heart irregularities or other serious heart regulation problems.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, if you constantly vomit, you may become thin and weak. You may even starve!
Trying to "puke" or vomit is certainly NOT recommended. It can be dangerous and may indicate the presence of an eating disorder.
People may try to vomit for various reasons, from wanting to trick their parents into believing they are sick so they do not have to go to school or because they have an eating disorder and want to be thinner.
Because the material that comes up during emesis (the medical name for puking/vomiting) contains stomach acid, it can damage the lining of your esophagus if you continue to force yourself to vomit.
Stomach acids should not be in the mouth, and so, chronically making oneself vomit can permanently destroy tooth enamel. Teeth become brittle, become marred by cavities, and teeth may even fall out because of gum disease resulting from higher concentration of oral bacteria encouraged during vomiting.
In some cases, people can choke due to vomiting.
As well, in some cases, persons can aspirate (breathe in) the vomit into the lungs and cause as "aspiration pneumonia". This type of pneumonia is very difficult to treat and can lead to death.
As a related problem, trying to vomit places extra pressure on muscles of the throat and ribcage, and each area may become very sore. Spasms in muscles may result.
If you or someone you know intentionally vomits because of the desire to be thinner, consult the web site listed under Related Links.
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Is there actually a plant that can make you vomit in Australia?
Probably, but you should stay clear of it - making yourself vomit damages your esophagus and you might actually give yourself ulcers and have to have surgery.
How do you make yourself vomit to get off work or leave work?
Making yourself vomit is harmful. It damages the muscles of your esophagus and the stomach acid you throw up also harms the esophagus. Smart people don't make themselves throw up.
Sometimes you feel like there is a bubble inside you about to burst and make you vomit you haven't vomited in about 5 years i am male and don't really plan on making yourself vomit?
take a large dump...
What do you do after you have vomit?
do you make yourslef vomit??? that's called anorexia. or maybe bulemia. if u don't make yourself, but you just do, see a doctor. how long has it been going on??
What do you have if you vomit after meals?
do you make yourslef vomit??? that's called anorexia. or maybe bulemia. if u don't make yourself, but you just do, see a doctor. how long has it been going on??
Can you make yourself hiccup on camand?
It depends on how skilled you are or how unhealthy you are. If you eat bad food, your body may be confused and make you hiccup. And, if you are skilled, you can make yourself hiccup. Personally, I can't do it.
Can I give a cat peroxide to make him vomit?
Peroxide is given to a cat to make it vomit if it has ingested something that could be dangerous or fatal. DO NOT try to do this yourself - go to the vet. A vet will know exactly how much to safely give a cat.
What if you sometimes cant make yourself throw up What is a way that would most the time make you gag?
one time i made my sister gag and throw up by telling her to drink hot water with salt and pepper and paper bits in it :) lol hope that helped -sportzgrl22 <P> <P>If your body won't naturaly cause you to vomit, you shouldn't force it as it may be unhealthy. You should consult a doctor if you feel the need to voluntarily vomit.</P>
Can you become depressed from eating unhealthy foods?
Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance. There are no foods, vitamins, or herbs which cause or cure it. However, when you're depressed, you don't take good care of yourself. It's common to eat unhealthy foods when depressed, and unhealthy eating can make you feel more tired and sluggish. So it does not make you depressed, but it does not make you feel any better, either. The best way to handle depression is to make yourself eat right and take care of yourself.
Make a sentence with the word vomit?
he has vomit
Is it unhealthy to see a person every day if you love them and he or she doesnt?
Yes it is unhealthy especially if they don't feel the same about you. You are setting yourself up for heartbreak and you're doing it all to yourself. Focus on you and do something that will make you feel good / better.
What would make a person vomit?
can Asthma make you vomit blood
