List the characteristics and complications of bulimia


a . Recurrent episodes of binge eating (rapid consumption of a large amount of food in a discrete period of time).
b. A feeling of lack of control over eating behavior during the eating binges.
c. Regular practice of either self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, strict dieting or fasting, or vigorous exercise in order to prevent weight gain.
d. A minimum average of two binge eating episodes a week for at least three months.
e. Persistent excessive concern with body shape and weight.

a . Obesity—from excess calories
b. Gastric rupturing—stomach bursts from too much food
c. Heartburn—from reflux of stomach acid into esophagus
d. Esophageal rupture
e. Tooth decay—acid from stomach destroys teeth enamel
f. Metabolic alkalosis
g. Heart arrhythmias
h. Dehydration
i. Constipation
j. Mineral imbalances—excess loss of potassium in feces
k. Cathartic colon—colon needs a laxative to promote peristalsis.

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