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usually a lot then they purge all the food they ate. this causes dental issues and usually the person gains more then loses.
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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.
How do anorexic people throw up?
Anorexics don't eat. Bulimics throw up.
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.
Why must bulimics seek professional help?
Most bulimics find it difficult to stop their behavior without professional help.
What other compulsive behaviors may bulimics suffer from?
Some bulimics struggle with other compulsive, risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse.
How common are bulimics under 18?
Bulimics under the age of 18 are very uncommon. Bulimia is more common in girls ages 18 to 24.
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.
Why do bulimics experience muscle fatigue?
electrolyte imbalance
Can bulimics take diet pills?
Yes, and they often do.
What is the difference between the two types of bulimia nervosa?
There are two types of bulimia nervosa, namely purging and non-purging types.Purging type is where bulimics binge-eat and then regularly engage in self-inducedvomitingor use laxatives and/or diuretics and/or enemas.Non-purging bulimics binge-eat and then try to compensate by fasting or exercising excessively.
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.
