Chewing on newspaper could be a form of pica, a disorder characterized by craving and consuming non-food items. This behavior may be related to nutritional defi
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Why is it wrong to be fat?

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It's essential to clarify that it is not inherently wrong to be fat or to have excess body weight. The perception that being overweight or obese is morally wron
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Why do you throw up?

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Humans throw up because their body's have digested something that there stomach does not agree with. UM MORE ADIVCE FOR PEEPS THANKS! FROM: KITTIE 5232 because
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How many times do you have to binge and purge before being bulimic?

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at least 3 times a week for at least 2 months Well, actually, Theanex Preis according to the current diagnostic criteria (DSM IV) you need to binge and purge at least twice a
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How is bulimia dangerous?

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Bulimia is when someone uses excessive measure to lose weight. This could be from binging and purging, abusing laxitives, or extreme excercising after eating. I
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What to do if your friend is bulimic?

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Tell her parents. I know she probably swore you to secrecy and will get mad if you tell, but you have too. Eating disorders are a really serious disease that co
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What would happen if you had anorexia and bulimia at the same time?

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Anorexia and Bulimia are diagnosed mainly by the weight of the sufferer. If a Bulimic person becomes underweight, they will then be diagnosed with Anorexia the
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According to the American Psychiatric Association what bingeing behavior must a patient exhibit before a diagnosis of bulimia can be made?

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Recurrent episodes of binge eating (minimum average of two binge-eating episodes a week for at least three months) and a feeling of lack of control over eating
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Who is affected by bulimia?

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People with self-esteem issues, mainly teenagers. There is a common misconception that the skinnier you are, the better you look; therefore, people with poor se
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Does bulimia cause birth defects?

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Hi, I suffered bulimia from age 12 until i actually got pregnant when I was 19. I stopped during my pregnancy. My daughter is almost 4 now. I also have a 3 mont
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Will you still lose weight if you don't eat but still drink specialty coffees like french vanilla or Starbucks and replace food with drinks?

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Yes, but remember there is a lot of sugar in syrup - it is made entirely of sugar, and also it is VERY bad for your body to not eat. Your body will go into "sta
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Why do you poopoo?

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When you eat, there are always bits of your food that can not be digested. This food is drained of most of its water, this waterless food is stored in the rectu
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What is a symptom of bulimia nervosa that involves vomiting?

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Hello, I see you are asking "What are the symptoms for bulimia nervosa?" Bulimia signs and symptoms may include: #Being preoccupied with your body sh
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How can you tell if someone has buimia nervosa?

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Here are some ways you can tell:they may have a rapid weight lossthey may wear more baggy, larger clothes (to hide themselves or make them look thinner)they won
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How long should you wait to throw up after you eat if you are bulimic?

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It may not be right after eating, but it has to be soon enough that the food is still in your stomach and hasn't really begun to be digested and stuff yet. Gene
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Does having your gallbladder removed make you fat?

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No. That would not be a side effect of gallbladder removal.