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Monday, May 16, 2011

Complications From Purging Are:

*Dehydration (caused by vomiting, laxative, and/or diuretic abuse)
*Low levels of potassium and sodium
*Tears in the esophagus from vomiting
*Gastric rupture(fatal in 80% of cases)
*Calluses on the back of the hand from self- induced vomiting
*Cathartic colon (an inability to have normal bowel movements due to dependency of laxatives)
*Pancreatitis (an inflammation of the pancreas, which helps to regulate digestion)
*Edema (fluid retention)
*Kidney damage
*Seizures
*Erosion of tooth enamel from repeated vomiting
*Cardiac abnormalities

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