Bulimia

Bulimia is a condition where people have recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food. They often feel a lack of control over their eating. After eating, a person may avoid weight gain by:

• Vomiting
• Using laxatives or diuretics
• Fasting
• Exercising excessively

Symptoms

• Inflamed and sore throat
• Swollen salivary glands in the neck and jaw
• Worn tooth enamel and increasingly sensitive and decaying teeth
• Digestive issues: Acid reflux disorder, intestinal distress and irritation
• Severe dehydration
• Electrolyte imbalance