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Yes, bulimia nervosa can cause the loss of tooth enamel if the person with bulimia throws up their food. The stomach acid in the throw-up will eventually disintegrate the lining of the esophagus and the teeth's enamel.
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What eating disorder includes loss of tooth enamel?
Both Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia can cause tooth decay, from the vomiting. The acid in the vomit can erode the teeth. For a person who does not vomit on purpose, eating disorders can also cause acid reflux, which can also cause tooth decay.
What are the signs that someone may be suffering from bulimia nervosa?
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Can you get tooth decay from bulimia or anorexia?
Yes, more so from bulimia, though (vomit contains acidic stomach juices which wear away at tooth enamel).
What are 3 symptoms of bulimia?
weight loss, tooth decay, binge eating
About how many females suffer from bulimia nervosa?
well im one of them..but i dont suffer i like it cus i lose weight=) and no i dont have yellow teeth u have to drinks lots of water and vomit what u ate within the 30mins so u dont get stomach acid in ur food Its Loss of tooth enamel Broken blood vessels in face
Is bulimia or anorexia the worse of the two eating disorders?
Although thaey are both deadly disorders, bulimia is probably more dangerous because it can tear your asophagus, cause tooth decay, or in rare cases, can even give you gastritis.
How does Bulimia Nervosa affects the human body?
Bulimia's most dangerous consequence is the fact that after a prolonged period of time, stomach acid from vomit can burn holes in the person's esophagus, which is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly. Stomach acid also erodes tooth enamel, which is a permanent and irreversible consequence. It is also entirely possible to become dehydrated from prolonged purging, and with dehydration comes a shortage of electrolytes, which can cause hypokalemia. The chronic dehydration impairs the function of the kidneys, which can cause some people to require dialysis.
How does the risk of bulimia nervosa compare to that of anorexia nervosa?
Although bulimia can sometimes be harder to detect than anorexia it can be just as harmful in both many similar and different ways.It can leave you at risk for malnutrition which can be caused by both under eating or overeating. The word malnutrition indicates deficiency for energy, protein and micro nutrients (like vitamin A, iodine and iron) either singularly or in combination. This can lead to even greater health risks including (but not limited to) respiratory infections, kidney failure, blindness, heart attack and death.Although both anorexia and bulimia leave you at great risk for becoming dehydrated, bulimia exposes your body to greater risk because the process of purging ( in most forms ) tends to drain your body of fluids. Once one becomes dehydrated they are exposed to even further symptoms including dizziness, weakness, or darkening of urine. This can lead to kidney failure, heart failure, seizures, brain damage and death.It could cause edema which is swelling of the soft tissues as a result of excess water accumulation. aIt is most common abdominal area of bulimics fro laxative or diuretic use.Like anorexics they are also at risk for electrolyte imbalance and more, but bulimics are especially at risk for some stuff that anorectics are not.Bulimics especially are at great risk for tooth decay. Self induced vomiting could also cause tearing at the esophagus,it could even cause gastric rupture which is spontaneous stomach erosion, perforation or rupture. It could also leave you at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding.
Which is not a health risk for people with bulimia?
Bulimics do not run any health risks by gaining weight. An eating disorder called bulimia is characterised by episodes of binge eating followed by repressive actions such purging, overdoing it physically, or fasting. Due to their purging habits, bulimics may be at a healthy weight or even be underweight. Although they don't gain weight, those who have bulimia still run the danger of developing major health problems like electrolyte imbalance, irregular heartbeat, and tooth and gum damage from provoking vomiting.
How quickly do you see effects from bulimia?
There are many effects of bulimia. Some effects, like weight loss, can take weeks to notice. Tooth decay (due to acid from the stomach) can take weeks or months to become very bad. Other effects, like scrpaes on the hands / knuckels and blood-shot eyes can be noticed very quickly. But they, too, can take some time to develop, also.
What is the severity of bulimia?
Bulimia can be fatal if left untreated. People suffering from Bulimia are at risk of heart problems, such as irregular heartbeat, low pulse, low blood pressure, weakened heart muscle, or heart failure. Every time a bulimic purges they are of cardiac arrest. Bulimia also causes Intestinal problems, such as constipation, irregular bowel movements, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping as well as electrolytes problems, such as dehydration and low levels of potassium, magnesium, and sodium. Bulimic's tend to suffer from throat and esophagus soreness, irritation, or tears and can also suffer from stomach problems such as ulcers, pain, and delayed emptying. Bulimic's suffer from various dental problems such as cavities, tooth enamel erosion, gum disease, and tooth sensitivity. Bulimia can also causes swelling in the cheeks, abrasion of the knuckles, dry skin, hair loss, irregular or absent periods and muscle fatique. As well as the physical symptoms bulimic's are at risk of mental problems such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem and fear of gaining weight.
Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders affect up to 24 million people in the United States. Currently, only 35 percent of them are in treatment. The number is astonishing, given that eating disorders have a higher mortality rate than any other mental illness, including depression. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are not limited to teenage girls. They take over the lives of women, boys and men, too.Anorexia nervosa is defined as being 15 percent or more below ideal body weight. Excessive weight loss, accompanied by a terrible fear of being fat and an obsessive need to control weight are its hallmarks. Anorexics have a distorted body image and think they are fat even when they have clearly become malnourished. Abnormal behaviors include compartmentalizing and rationing food, compulsive exercising and continual dieting. Physical symptoms manifest with emaciation, hair loss and missed periods. In extreme cases, organ failure, abnormal heart rhythms and death can result.Unlike anorexia, bulimia nervosa can affect people of any size and shape. Bulimics follow an endless loop of binging compulsively, then purging as punishment for the binge. A typical behavior is to consume a huge meal of more than a thousand calories, then trigger the purge by vomiting or consuming laxatives. Because the behavior is self-destructive, feelings of guilt force bulimics into a cycle that grows increasingly out of control. Physical damage resulting from bulimia includes wild swings in body weight, loss of tooth enamel and broken blood vessels in the eyes caused by vomiting.People afflicted by binge eating disorder have a compulsion to eat, but do not purge afterwards. They have the same psychological suffering of guilt and shame as bulimics, but these feelings only lead to more eating. Binge eating can result in morbid obesity, heart disease and diabetes, but is more easily treated than bulimia nervosa.Fortunately, help is available for those with eating disorders. Psychiatric, nutritional and pharmaceutical therapies can do much to treat and even cure the most severe cases of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of each is the first step toward diagnosis and treatment.
