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I have been making myself throw up (bulimia?) and now my throat KILLS! Am I harming myself greatly by puking?
Hey.. I have a history with eating disorders (5'4 and 78 pounds while anorexic) and I need some help. I've never technically been diagnosed with bulimia like I have with anorexia, but I think I have bulimia or am coming close to it. You see, I've been feeling very disgusting about my body. So whenever I eat, I puke it up. However, now my throat is hurting like crazy and I am wondering if this is because of making myself sick. I started puking up my food when I was 12, but I've been good for a few years. Now I have started up again and I get VERY bad chest pains and my throat is hurting me so badly.

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Hi there,

I don't know what your weight is currently, but it sounds like you may be anorexic, binge/purge type. If your weight is now in a "normal" range, then you may be bulimic w/ restrictive features... Regardless, it's clear that you're in quite a bit of pain to be struggling so much.

With regard to damage caused by purging, YES, you are damaging your body. Purging can cause the following damage:

*Cardiovascular problems: Electrolyte abnormalities can lead to heart muscle disorders and irregular heart rhythms. These can be life-threatening. Fainting and low blood pressure also are problems.
*Tooth and gum problems: Stomach acid can wash over teeth and gums during vomiting. Repeated vomiting can cause a significant and permanent loss of dental enamel. Teeth may become ragged and chipped, and dental cavities may increase.
*Throat and mouth problems: Frequent or regular vomiting can cause sores in your mouth or throat. You may notice bleeding due to esophogeal tears.
*Low potassium levels: The purging process tends to dehydrate your body and lower the level of potassium in your blood. This can cause weakness and irregular heart rhythms.
*Digestive problems: Purging may irritate the walls of your esophagus. In severe cases, your esophagus can rupture, leading to life-threatening bleeding. Repeated purging may also cause constipation. Gastrointestinal bleeding also may occur.

Please seek help. You deserve it!

I answered your other post...check there...you are doing a lot of damage and I think you know that to some extent or you wouldn't be asking. Please take care of yourself. This is scary stuff. It not only causes physical damage, but life goes to hell mentally and emotionally as well--which I am sure you already know as well.

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