What are the side effects of bulimia/anorexia?

Unlike anorexics, who often must work diligently to hide signs of self-starvation, many people with bulimia nervosa are of normal weight or even slightly overweight. As a result, their disordered eating symptoms or obsessive bingeing and dieting behaviors may be minimized or considered normal by those around them. read more

The physical side effects of bulimia are sometimes difficult or impossible to treat. Many Bulimia is characterized by purging habits, including vomiting, diuretic abuse, and laxative abuse. read more

The earliest warning signs of anorexia (anorexia nervosa) can be very difficult to distinguish from normal eating or dieting behavior. Anorexia symptoms may also be concealed, attributed to other health conditions or dismissed as side effects of prescription drugs. read more

A sore throat, stomach pain, or both may be the first obvious physical side effects of bulimia. As the disorder progresses, chronic self-induced vomiting can cause a variety of symptoms in the digestive tract, beginning at the mouth. read more