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Can a doctor detect bulimia from a baseline bloodtest for Lithium? |
My bff has bulimia, and while she has told her mum, and just started participating in a recovery program, they've decided not to tell her father. She plans to go live with her father during the winter months so she can see a special doctor where he lives, but is terrified he'll find out about her bulimia. She also suffers from depression, which is why she wants to see this particular doctor, and plans to start on Lithium. We were wondering: if her dad saw the results for the baseline blood test required of her before-hand, would it also show that she has bulimia? no, a blood test does not specifically show bulimia I'm not sure if a blood test could detect that. I know a Dentist usually can, most Bulimics wear off their teeth enamel from the acids in the stomach. A question I know about first hand. A blood test cannot show an eating disorder. It can show anemia which bulimics suffers from, but can also be attributed most anything. About the only way to tell an eating disorder is by being very conscious of what the person with the problem is doing at all times. Rapid weight loss, deteriorating teeth ,oh yeah, make sure you let her know THAT is a sure thing to look forward to, false teeth, because it eats the enamel away. Her electrolyte balances are probably , if off at all, due to the depression. well anyway, i hope i answered your question. bulimia can kill, it is as important if not more important to address than her depression. No a blood test will not tell that she is bulimic. hope this helps...good luck |
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