What are the consequences?

Barrett's Oesophagus

Low Blood Sugar

Elevated Blood Sugar

Callused fingers - caused by repeated using the fingers to "purge" yourself.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Cramps, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, incontinence - increased or decreased bowel activity.

Death- heart attack or heart failure; lung collapse; internal bleeding, stroke, kidney failure, liver failure; pancreatitis, gastric rupture, perforated ulcer, depression and suicide.

Dehydration

Dental Problems

Gum Disease

Depression

Diabetes

Digestive Difficulties

Dry Skin and Hair, Brittle Hair and Nails, Hair Loss - caused by Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies, malnutrition and dehydration

Oedema

Electrolyte Imbalances

Oesophageal Reflux

Gastric RuptureHigh Blood Pressure, Hypertension

Hyperactivity

Impaired Neuromuscular Function

Infertility

Insomnia

Iron Deficiency, Anaemia

Kidney Infection and Failure

Lanugo

Liver Failure

Low Blood Pressure, Hypotension

Lowered body temperature

Malnutrition

Mallory-Weiss tearMuscle Atrophy

Orthostatic HypotensionOsteoporosis - thinning of the bones with reduction in bone mass because the depletion of calcium and bone protein is gone.

Osteopenia

Pancreatitis - when the digestive enzymes attack the pancreas; caused by repeated stomach trauma, alcohol consumption or the excessive use of laxatives or diet pills.

Peptic Ulcers

Pregnancy problems

Swelling - in face and cheeks (following self-induced vomiting)

Seizures

Tearing of Oesophagus

TMJ "Syndrome"

Weakness and Fatigue.

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A lot, I know. I was even surprised myself by ALL these problems!

Trying to be skinny, and or perfect, has it's consequences.