Narrowing of the esophagus, known as esophageal stricture, is not a normal occurrence after bulimia nervosa but can happen due to repeated exposure to stomach acid from frequent vomiting. This can lead to inflammation and scarring, which may narrow the esophagus over time. If someone experiencing bulimia is facing such symptoms, it is crucial to seek medical advice for proper evaluation and treatment.
Narrowing in the esophagus, known as esophageal stricture, can occur in several locations, most commonly at the lower esophagus due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or at the upper esophagus due to conditions like achalasia. It can also occur at the mid-esophagus, often due to tumors, inflammation, or scarring from injury or surgery. Additionally, congenital factors can lead to narrowing in various regions throughout the esophagus.
Yes it can, when there is a narrowing of the esophagus, If the doctor suspect a narrowing of the esophagus, it would be good to get an endoscopy and have the esophagus dilated by the doctor during the endoscopy. Acid re-flux also can affect breathing when it back up into the lungs causing to aspirate.
No. Most people with bulimia are at a normal weight range.
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.
Uhmm....bulimia isn't a thing that's mandatory...bulimia can happen at any age in your life. I don't suggest it either. Screws up your throat, acid from your stomach begins to burn your esophagus, and it's just plain disgusting -__-
No, it is not, nether is suffering from bulimia. You need help and should see your doctor.
Simply a narrowing of the esophagus that is in the part closest to the oral phaynx- distal strictrues, closer to the stomach are commonly caused by acid reflux; proximal strictures have a broader list of causes.
Constriction is the medical term meaning normal, physiologic narrowing. Stenosis is the medical term meaning abnormal narrowing.
Bulimia does not cause fainting. People who are Bulimic (Bing and purge) are usually not dangerously underweight. There are other dangers of Bulimia such as erosion of the esophagus and teeth, and electrolyte imbalances that could cause heart problems.
Achalasia cardia is the condition stricture or narrowing of the esophagus due to inability of the sphincter to relax.it is called a stricture.and it can be corrected in a simple procedure.
To be quite honest, they are noguarantees to bulimia. The only ones i can think off are, rotten teeth, ruptured esophagus, dependence on laxatives and death. Please get help if your thinking that becoming bulimic is going to make you beautiful and thin and pretty, it does the opposite!
The stomach acid is so strong, it can burn a hole in a rug. It can do the same to the esophagus as the chyme comes up and out of the stomach.