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if someone with anorexia makes themselves throwup, then the acid can damage your esophagus. it damages your teeth too.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe acid reflux causes spasm of the oesophagus resulting in severe chest/abdominal pain. Untreated it can cause inflammation, ulceration, narrowing or strictures and rarely progress to cancer
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What regions does anorexia affect?
Anorexia can (and does) affect all systems and parts of the body.
How often is anorexia?
Anorexia is estimated to affect 1 in every 250 people.
How can anorexia affect your blood?
Because of the malnutrition associated with anorexia, individuals often become anemic.
Does anorexia affect the respiratory system?
Yes.
How can anorexia affect body fluids?
Yes
How does anorexia affect the skin?
Eventually, yes. Anorexia tends to cause malnutrition, which will affect skin and bone condition.
Will damage to trachea affect the esophagus?
Yes
How does smoking affect the esophagus?
it messes it up.
Can aneyone be anorexic?
Yes. Anorexia can - and does - affect anyone.
Does anorexia primarily affect young adults?
Yes, anorexia is most common between the ages of 12 and 25.
What ethnic group do anorexia affect the most?
While anorexia can affect a person of any ethnicity or race, it is most commonly seen in Caucasian lesbian women and gay men
How diseases or disorder affect the esophagus?
Soar throat
