Bulimia- involves binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting and/or overuse of laxatives to lose weight
*symptoms: depression, fatigue, weakness, constipation, bloating, swollen salivary glands, erosion of tooth enamel, sore throat, and/or tearing of the esophagus from exposure to stomach acids from repeated vomiting, dehydration, loss of potassium; the overuse of laxatives can cause loss of fluids and minerals

Informative link: WellWeb.com Eating Disorders

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