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How many die from bulimia?
10% of bulimics will die from the disorder. There are several causes; cardiac arrest, other medical complications and suicide are among the most common causes of death among bulimics.
What sicknesses do bulimics get?
Bulimia is a sickness. Bulimics can also suffer from acid wear on the throat and mouth.
What sex and age make up the majority of bulimics?
Most bulimics are females in their teens or early 20s.
What is a common characteristic of both bulimics and anorexics?
Both anorexics and bulimics are cautious about how much they eat around other people and what kinds of foods they ingest. They do not like to eat around other people (secrecy is the name of the game). They both starve themselves for long periods of time (bulimics just make up for it by stuffing it all down later). They might appear bloated, but that is mostly bulimics due to water retention so I suppose it depends on how much the anorexic is vomiting.
Why must bulimics seek professional help?
Most bulimics find it difficult to stop their behavior without professional help.
What common medicine should you never give kids under 18?
ASPIRIN
What other compulsive behaviors may bulimics suffer from?
Some bulimics struggle with other compulsive, risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse.
What is the most common fracture in a child under the age of 18?
The most common fracture site in both genders is the radius/ulna.
How do bulimics throw up with their finger?
Bulimics touch their uvula, in the back of the throat, that piece of flesh that you can see when you open your mouth. The natural reflex is to throw up.
Can bulimics take diet pills?
Yes, and they often do.
Why do bulimics experience muscle fatigue?
electrolyte imbalance
What do bulimics tend to look like?
Normal people. Bulimics usually are at a normal weight or tend to be over weight. After purging they may also have chipmunk cheeks and blood shot eyes.
