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Bulimia is an eating disorder where someone purges on food and they try to find a way to avoid weight gain usually by self vomiting. Women are more likely to have bulimia than men are, beginning in the late teens or early adulthood.

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Tend to binge on food high in fats and sugar with a possibility in developing type 2 diabetes.

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lack of calcium at a young age can cause bone health problems later in life and have a higher risk of having bone loss also known as (Osteopenia). Also poor bone density most likely if women have had amenorrhea or calcium deficiency.  The bone health can be improved recovering from Bulimia by making better nutrition choices//change in diet.

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When body doesn't develop new bones.

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When a women has missed 3 or more menstruation periods not counting pregnancy, lactation (breast milk production), birth control, and menopause. Or hasn't had her period past the age of 15.

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Doesn’t  eat in front of others or seems uncomfortable

Hords foods

Hides body w/ baggy clothes

Skips meals / eats small portions at regular meals

Drinks a lot of water

Excessive exercising

Has negative body image

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Dry skin, brittle nails, fine hair

Muscle weakness

Cold  and yellow skin

Dizziness or fainting

Self harm in some cases

Having sores, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands

Having damaged teeth and gums

Changing weight

Swelling in the hands and feet

Facial and cheek swelling from enlarged glands

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Females can have babies after recovering from Bulimia but they are at a risk of suffering a relapse.

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“the stomach acids in the vomit pass through the mouth and can destrou tooth enamel, causing tooth erosion and sensitivity, discoloration and possible tooth loss.” said by Colgate’s oral care

Tooth enamel - hard outside surface layer of teeth

Tooth erosion - loss of tooth formation

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Bulimic people tend to binge on foods high in fats

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“Amenorrhea.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 26 Apr. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amenorrhea/symptoms-causes/syc-20369299.

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