Bulimia Nervosa Physical Complications

The Most Common Complications Leading to Death in Bulimia are:

• Electrolyte imbalance
• Irregular heart rhythms
• Suicide

Other physical symptoms seen with Bulimia:

• Bleeding or irritated gums
• Worn tooth enamel, and increase in tooth sensitivity and decay
• Chronically inflamed sore throat
• Swollen glands in the neck and below the jaw
• Intestinal problems
• Bloodshot eyes
• Callused and/or discolored skin on the finger joints
• Abnormal blood test results
• Kidney problems due to diuretic abuse
• Severe dehydration from purging behaviors
• Acid reflux