Medical Complications of Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious condition that can lead to severe and sometimes lifelong medical problems. There are many complications that may surface for a teenager suffering with Bulimia Nervosa, also known simply as Bulimia. Purging, abusing diuretics and laxatives and overexercising as well as eating large amounts of unhealthy food can cause a number of serious problems over time. Here is a list of a few of the most common ones. Specific complications of Bulimia include:
List of Medical Complications of Bulimia Nervosa in Teenagers
There are many complications that may surface for someone suffering with Bulimia Nervosa, also known simply as Bulimia. Here is a list of a few of the most common ones. Specific complications of Bulimia include:
- Tooth decay, tooth erosion, gum problems and mouth sores
- Electrolyte irregularities
- Gastric dilation
- Dehydration
- Depression
- Low self esteem
- Anxiety
- Esophagus damage
- Sore throat and hoarseness
- Constipation
- Weakness/dizziness
- Self loathing
- Abdominal pains
- Hemorrhoids
- Pancreatitis
- Swollen feet and hands
- Pulmonary (lung) complications
- Pharyngitis
- Water retention and abdominal bloating
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Acid reflux or ulcers
- Broken blood vessels in the eyes
If you or someone you love struggles with any of these complications as a result of Bulimia or any other eating disorder, we would like to help you at Adolescent Growth. Please call us at 1-888-948-9998. Our admissions specialists are available twenty four hours per day. We are ready to speak with you.