Should you throw up in order to lose weight?

Answer 1

* NO!!!! it is horrible! trust me it can ruin you voice and you esophagus and if you start you will never be able to get away! it's a living nightmare! plz don't go bulimic.

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Yes, you will lose weight right before you die of starvation. Some side effects include (as taken from wikipedia article on bulimia):

· Malnutrition · Dehydration · Electrolyte imbalance, which can cause cardiac arrest or brain damage by stroke · Hyponatremia · Damaging of the voice · Vitamin and mineral deficiencies · Teeth erosion and cavities, gum disease · Salivary gland swelling (sialadenosis) · Potential for gastric rupture during periods of binging · Esophageal reflux · Irritation, inflammation, and possible rupture of the esophagus · Laxative dependence · Peptic ulcers and pancreatitis · Emetic toxicity due to ipecac abuse · Swelling of the face and cheeks, especially the lower eyelids, due to the high pressure of blood in the face during vomiting; for the same reason Purpura can occur, a rash caused by burst blood vessels. · Callused or bruised fingers · Dry or brittle skin, hair, and nails, or hair loss · Lanugo · Edema · Muscle atrophy · Decreased or increased bowel activity · Digestive problems that may be triggered, including celiac, Crohn's Disease · Low blood pressure (hypotension) o Orthostatic hypotension · High blood pressure (hypertension) · Iron deficiency · Anemia · Hormonal imbalances · Hyperactivity · Depression · Insomnia · Amenorrhea · Infertility · High risk pregnancy, miscarriage, still-born babies · Diabetes · High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) · Ketoacidosis · Osteoporosis · Arthritis · Weakness and fatigue · Chronic Fatigue Syndrome · Cancer of the throat or voice box · Liver failure · Kidney infection and failure · Heart failure, heart arrhythmia, angina · Seizure · Paralysis · Death caused by heart attack or heart failure; lung collapse; internal bleeding, stroke, kidney failure, liver failure; pancreatitis, gastric rupture, perforated ulcer, depression and suicide.

Answer 2

In theory, yes it would make you lose weight to some extent. If you threw up after a big meal, there wouldn't have been enough time for absorption to take place. So you would be getting rid of the food before your body has a chance to do anything with it. People with bulimia nervosa often induce vomiting to lose weight. It can be very painful, and in the long term it is dangerous, leading to all sorts of things like heart problems, deficiencies, problems resulting from electrolyte imbalances, erosion of the teeth from stomach acid, tearing in the lining of the esophagus, and other nasty things.

Answer 3

NEVER throw up on purpose. I know that this sounds c l e s h a y but love the person that you are and don't be an idiot and be anorexic just because YOU think that you look fat. <3

Answer 4

You would lose weight if you repeated throwing up after meals over a period of time. This is because your body isn't receiving most of the food you eat.

Answer 5

No no no no no Bulimia is a disease and its addicting. Try excercising!

Answer 6

It does at first, but it doesn't always make you lose weight. It is extremely dangerous. Please don't do it.

Answer 7

It works. But that doesn't mean it's healthy, nor does it mean you want to be losing that weight (you don't burn off fat, you waste away muscle and tissue).

Answer 8

yes it does. when doesnt it? but it is insanely bad for you. you can lose teeth doing that

Answer 9

yes you can