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BULIMIA, PAST OR CURRENTWHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Are you prone to a problem with 'Bulimia, past or current'?
It's not about foodOften with bulimia, we get caught in thinking that food is the problem; we think that if cookies, chips, and other junky "binge" foods didn't exist, we wouldn't have a problem. But, food is merely a silk-screen and recognizing that is key to healing. Food restriction may lead you to binging behaviors, but bulimia is also a means to avoid or purge ourselves of uncomfortable emotions. Developing awareness and mindfulness of your emotional state, and establishing normal eating habits are important to finding freedom from bulimia.Find lightnessPurging may be an attempt to establish lightness and purity in the body after a heavy binge; it relieves the sense of heaviness that often follows overeating. At the core, this is a natural impulse to re-establish balance in the body. Vomiting is actually an important way to cleanse in Ayurveda, but only once or twice a year under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.In bulimia, vomiting is no longer therapeutic, but obsessive. Developing other ways to find lightness can be helpful. Sipping some fennel, coriander, and cumin tea helps creates a sense of lightness and relief in the body. Exercise such as walking and following a kapha-pacifying dietary regime can also prove helpful strategies in our search for a lighter, more balanced feeling in response to heaviness. Learn to Appreciate your BodyOur bodies are absolutely incredible; they are our vehicle in the world and the lodge of our soul. Often times, when caught in the cycle of binging and purging cycle, we see the body and its needs as the enemies. Ayurveda helps reestablish our connection and appreciation of our bodies.Bulimia may also be an attempt to resolve inner conflict by mental control. Binging serves to numb the body and is often accompanied by an intense feeling of self-loathing, while purging inspires a fleeting sense of relief. Shame and guilt often accompany both sides of this highly addictive binge/purge cycle, but it is important to know that you are not alone and Ayurveda can help you break free. Yet, overcoming the psychological factors associated with bulimia may require the help of a qualified clinician or support group, and involves making peace with your emotions, your body, and food. Eat BreakfastOne of the first steps to healing the physical trauma caused by bulimia is to eat breakfast. Bulimics tend to restrict food during the day which triggers binging at night. Then, feeling guilty for bingeing the night before, they skip breakfast the next day and the cycle continues. Eating first thing in the morning breaks the restrict/binge cycle and reassures the body that it will receive daytime nourishment and does not need to frantically binge at night. Establishing patterns of consistent, daytime feeding helps reaffirm your body's ability to trust itself and minimizes some of the biological components that fuel bingeing.Long Term Effects
Bulimia ultimately compromises digestive function. Stomach acids may erode, literally auto-digest, the esophagus and teeth. Generally, restoring digestion may involve restoring fluids and electrolyte imbalance, and easy to digest, nourishing foods. Professional assistance may be necessary.
Disclaimer: 'Bulimia, past or current' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
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| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
|---|---|
| VATA |  FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Vata' dosha. |
| PITTA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha. |
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna. |
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods. |
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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FAVOR DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL EFFECTS
Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Bulimia, past or current', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.| GUNA | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
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EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
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SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
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ANTIEMETIC
Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.SIALOGOGUE
A sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.TONIC
A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.BLOOD-TONIC
An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.REBUILD-ELECTROLYTES
Substances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.OJAS
Ojas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4
BULIMIA, PAST OR CURRENT IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4 - TISSUE DISEASEIf you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development.
REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Bulimia, past or current'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of the 3,506 People Reporting Bulimia, past or current
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Bulimia, past or current were less aggravated than 64% of other symptoms. From the 3,506 people who reported Bulimia, past or current in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
83.4%
27.0% (947)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
81.6%
27.2% (954)
9,391 have Light constitution
Astringent
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80.8%
22.9% (804)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
76.1%
35.8% (1,255)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Pitta Sign
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56.4%
29.7% (1,042)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Cold Aggravates
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54.8%
24.4% (854)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Dry Aggravates
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54.4%
26.8% (940)
9,009 have Dry constitution
52.8%
20.7% (724)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Difficult Aggravates
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44.0%
30.3% (1,062)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
37.4%
23.6% (829)
7,179 have Salty constitution
36.7%
24.7% (866)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
35.2%
28.3% (991)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
31.2%
23.9% (839)
9,587 have Oily constitution
30.9%
21.9% (769)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
24.2%
18.5% (647)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
21.2%
19.0% (666)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
17.4%
19.0% (665)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Risk Factors of Bulimia, past or current
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Bulimia, past or current.
Overall, 8.43% of people surveyed in this research study reported Bulimia, past or current.
SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 8.43%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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153
6.5%
20% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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2313
9.1%
10% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1248
6.4%
20% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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1734
10.4%
20% more often
36
Small number of cases
2.7%
70% less often
Female (26227)
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2594
9.9%
20% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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2088
73.1%
770% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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592
45.7%
440% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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197
42.7%
410% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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1540
38%
350% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1002
35.6%
320% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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565
30%
260% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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609
29.2%
250% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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425
26.5%
210% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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273
26.2%
210% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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298
25.9%
210% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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1445
24.5%
190% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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751
22.7%
170% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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872
22.4%
170% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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560
22%
160% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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1158
21.6%
160% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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173
21.2%
150% more often
Compulsive exercising (1909)
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400
21%
150% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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1362
20.8%
150% more often
Hide food (3231)
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673
20.8%
150% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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451
20.7%
150% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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1038
20.5%
140% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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1662
19.9%
140% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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129
19.8%
130% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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812
19.3%
130% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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1134
19.1%
130% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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523
18.9%
120% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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447
18.7%
120% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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1278
18.7%
120% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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1055
18.3%
120% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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844
18.3%
120% more often
Alcoholism (1748)
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313
17.9%
110% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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647
17.8%
110% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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671
17.8%
110% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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488
17.7%
110% more often
Liposuction (652)
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115
17.6%
110% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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1623
17.5%
110% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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833
17%
100% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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1248
17%
100% more often
Blisters (609)
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100
16.4%
90% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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1966
16.3%
90% more often
Use laxatives frequently (2294)
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366
16%
90% more often
Prolapsed colon (272)
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43
Small number of cases
15.8%
90% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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1148
15.8%
90% more often
Bluish Skin (1150)
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181
15.7%
90% more often
Past sexual trauma (8088)
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1256
15.5%
80% more often
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)
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812
15.5%
80% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340)
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672
15.5%
80% more often
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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1812
15.5%
80% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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295
15.5%
80% more often
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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54
15.3%
80% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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540
15.3%
80% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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916
15.3%
80% more often
Food Poisoning (1032)
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157
15.2%
80% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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50
15.2%
80% more often
Body Checking (12680)
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1922
15.2%
80% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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40
Small number of cases
15%
80% more often
Dysentery (203)
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30
Small number of cases
14.8%
80% more often
Morning Sickness (1146)
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168
14.7%
70% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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1372
14.7%
70% more often
Gray Stool (528)
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77
14.6%
70% more often
Celiac Disease (1108)
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162
14.6%
70% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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204
14.6%
70% more often
Seizures (452)
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66
14.6%
70% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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583
14.6%
70% more often
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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205
14.5%
70% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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33
Small number of cases
14.5%
70% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)
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1573
14.5%
70% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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42
Small number of cases
14.4%
70% more often
Homesick (2646)
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380
14.4%
70% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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546
14.4%
70% more often
Exercising when emotional (5575)
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801
14.4%
70% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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1580
14.4%
70% more often
Fainting (2169)
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311
14.3%
70% more often
Jaundice (568)
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81
14.3%
70% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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152
14.3%
70% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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525
14.3%
70% more often
Pain with sense of fullness (4736)
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672
14.2%
70% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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126
14.2%
70% more often
Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)
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360
14.2%
70% more often
At odds with nationality / culture (212)
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30
Small number of cases
14.2%
70% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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237
14.2%
70% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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1362
14.1%
70% more often
Strong abdominal pulse (2630)
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367
14%
70% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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114
14%
70% more often
Painful rash (516)
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72
14%
70% more often
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)
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636
14%
70% more often
Exercising without eating (7501)
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1050
14%
70% more often
Tarry black stools (1494)
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207
13.9%
60% more often
Have roommates (non-family) (3571)
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498
13.9%
60% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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228
13.8%
60% more often
Venereal Disease (781)
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108
13.8%
60% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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1559
13.8%
60% more often
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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265
13.8%
60% more often
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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177
13.7%
60% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Bulimia, past or current
In this research study, people who report Bulimia, past or current were likely to report the following:
REPORTS
CASES WITH BOTH
INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Purging Food
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2088
+8.5 times
60%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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592
+4.9 times
17%
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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1540
+4.7 times
44%
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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197
+4.1 times
6%
1.48% (461 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1002
+3.4 times
29%
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Self Mutilation
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565
+3.1 times
16%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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451
+2.9 times
13%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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560
+2.9 times
16%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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167
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
298
+2.8 times
8%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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273
+2.7 times
8%
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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609
+2.6 times
17%
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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400
+2.6 times
11%
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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425
+2.6 times
12%
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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872
+2.5 times
25%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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1445
+2.5 times
41%
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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173
+2.5 times
5%
2.03% (817 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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2095
+2.1 times
60%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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1574
+2.1 times
45%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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1158
+2.0 times
33%
16.26% (5,367 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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1038
+2.0 times
30%
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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751
+2.0 times
21%
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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129
+2.0 times
4%
2.02% (650 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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1578
+2.0 times
45%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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1362
+2.0 times
39%
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Hide food
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673
+1.9 times
19%
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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1162
+1.9 times
33%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Manic / giddy
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447
+1.9 times
13%
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Alcoholism
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313
+1.9 times
9%
4.82% (1,748 cases)
Secretive eating
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1662
+1.9 times
47%
25.19% (8,337 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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1134
+1.8 times
32%
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Exercising without eating
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1050
+1.8 times
30%
16.67% (7,501 cases)
100
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (609 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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812
+1.8 times
23%
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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523
+1.8 times
15%
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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671
+1.8 times
19%
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Celiac Disease
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162
+1.8 times
5%
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Self-loathing
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1278
+1.7 times
36%
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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801
+1.7 times
23%
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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844
+1.7 times
24%
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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126
+1.7 times
4%
2.38% (886 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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1055
+1.7 times
30%
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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1623
+1.7 times
46%
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Morning Sickness
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168
+1.6 times
5%
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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196
+1.6 times
6%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Buy food for others then eat it
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488
+1.6 times
14%
8.6% (2,759 cases)
Bluish Skin
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181
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,150 cases)
Drinking coffee to replace food
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1248
+1.6 times
36%
22.19% (7,337 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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150
+1.6 times
4%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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360
+1.6 times
10%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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1148
+1.6 times
33%
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Past sexual trauma
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1256
+1.6 times
36%
22.46% (8,088 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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205
+1.6 times
6%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
66
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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1966
+1.6 times
56%
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Purple/blue lips
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90
+1.6 times
3%
1.88% (658 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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684
+1.6 times
20%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Use laxatives frequently
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366
+1.6 times
10%
6.3% (2,294 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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56
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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55
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (437 cases)
Fasting to lose weight
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1812
+1.6 times
52%
32.89% (11,675 cases)
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
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812
+1.6 times
23%
14.64% (5,247 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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204
+1.6 times
6%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Psychiatric Treatment
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647
+1.6 times
18%
11.48% (3,639 cases)
Exercising 6+ times per week
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779
+1.6 times
22%
14.07% (6,093 cases)
Kidney Infection
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228
+1.6 times
7%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Can't stop eating once I start
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833
+1.6 times
24%
15.42% (4,901 cases)
Body Checking
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1922
+1.6 times
55%
35.36% (12,680 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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672
+1.5 times
19%
12.26% (4,736 cases)
Pancreatitis
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55
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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115
+1.5 times
3%
1.95% (652 cases)
Past physical trauma
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916
+1.5 times
26%
16.93% (5,997 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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92
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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265
+1.5 times
8%
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Eating after midnight
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486
+1.5 times
14%
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Bloody stools
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135
+1.5 times
4%
2.66% (1,021 cases)
836
+1.5 times
24%
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Tarry black stools
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207
+1.5 times
6%
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Food Poisoning
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157
+1.5 times
4%
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Exercising more than 1 hour a day
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613
+1.5 times
17%
11.43% (4,529 cases)
Abdominal pain worse after eating
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519
+1.5 times
15%
10.09% (3,850 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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1279
+1.5 times
36%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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1372
+1.5 times
39%
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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527
+1.5 times
15%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc)
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540
+1.5 times
15%
10.18% (3,536 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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1220
+1.5 times
35%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Search for perfect bite
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583
+1.5 times
17%
11.6% (3,999 cases)
311
+1.5 times
9%
6.15% (2,169 cases)
Strong abdominal pulse
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367
+1.5 times
10%
6.85% (2,630 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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177
+1.5 times
5%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Tooth ache
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371
+1.5 times
11%
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Hyperactive, quick
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1248
+1.4 times
36%
24.83% (19,615 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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57
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
At odds with local community
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237
+1.4 times
7%
4.83% (1,665 cases)
Low self esteem
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1559
+1.4 times
44%
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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55
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by eating
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206
+1.4 times
6%
4.17% (1,562 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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263
+1.4 times
8%
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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95
+1.4 times
3%
2.1% (712 cases)
380
+1.4 times
11%
7.73% (2,646 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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295
+1.4 times
8%
5.63% (1,909 cases)
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