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Are you prone to a problem with 'Purging Food'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Weight by taking the free weight loss quiz:

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Disclaimer: 'Purging Food' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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DIET FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'PURGING FOOD'

Augment your diet with these specially chosen ingredients below which may be useful for 'Purging Food'. Individual results vary depending the cause of your imbalance and by constitution. Please research the ingredients below to find which are most helpful for you, and check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.
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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'PURGING FOOD'

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These Biocharacteristics

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 'Purging Food', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

FOODS TO FAVOR

MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILE

EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EASY

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUR

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sour' taste

To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

Digestion:
Antiemetic

ANTIEMETIC

Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Sialogogue

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.

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Energy Vitality:
Tonic

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.

SEE ALL 'TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Skin Care & Beauty:
Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Immune System:
Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Heart & Circulation:
Blood Tonic

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.

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Rebuild Electrolytes

REBUILD-ELECTROLYTES

Substances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.

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Strength, Muscle Health:
Ojas

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.

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AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

PURGING FOOD IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSE

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper. (See all disease stages on JB)

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AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

'Purging Food' is likely to aggravate the following doshas and biocharacteristics. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics, Ayurveda would generally recommend removing, substitute or lessen the frequency of 'Purging Food'.

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA MODERATE THESE VATA FOODS IF PURGING FOOD IS CAUSING A PROBLEM
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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD

 MODERATE THESE COLD FOODS IF PURGING FOOD IS CAUSING A PROBLEM
FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DIFFICULT

 MODERATE THESE DIFFICULT FOODS IF PURGING FOOD IS CAUSING A PROBLEM
FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY

 MODERATE THESE DRY FOODS IF PURGING FOOD IS CAUSING A PROBLEM
FIND OUT

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna.

To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Are you prone to a problem with 'Purging Food'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Weight by taking the free weight loss quiz:

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The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Purging Food'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Eating Habits

Anorexia, past or current
Risk Factor: 320% more often
Complication: +4.4 times as often
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Bulimia, past or current
Risk Factor: 740% more often
Complication: +8.7 times as often
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Irregular meal times
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Stomach

Frequent Burping
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
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Indigestion / Upset stomach
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Tired after eating
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Vomiting
Risk Factor: 260% more often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
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Frequent Nausea
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Diet

Salty cravings
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Sweet cravings
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Small Intestine

Bloating / distension
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Nervous stomach / butterflies
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Strong abdominal pulse
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Abdominal Pain Type

Burning abdominal pain
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Appetite

Strong food cravings
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Stress under-eater
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Stress overeater
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Quickly full / early satiety
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
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Stool

Undigested food in stool
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Skin Color Issues

Pale Skin
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Menstruation

Dry / light period
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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No period
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Mood & Emotions

Past emotional trauma
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Colon

Gas, irregular digestion
Risk Factor: 30% less often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Overeating Habits

Emotional eating
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Weight

Trying to lose weight
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 2,856 People Reporting Purging Food

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Purging Food were more aggravated than 52% of other symptoms. From the 2,856 people who reported Purging Food in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Astringent
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71.2% avg client level
18.5% (528) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light
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71.2% avg client level
23.0% (657) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter
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70.2% avg client level
22.7% (649) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Causes Vata
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67.7% avg client level
31.1% (887) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Sour
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66.6% avg client level
21.0% (599) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Causes Cold
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61.0% avg client level
22.6% (645) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Heavy
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59.5% avg client level
24.8% (708) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Pitta
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57.9% avg client level
27.5% (784) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Kapha
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42.9% avg client level
26.3% (752) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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40.1% avg client level
21.6% (617) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Causes Dry
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40.1% avg client level
22.1% (631) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Gooey
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38.6% avg client level
18.6% (532) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Causes Difficult
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38.6% avg client level
29.9% (853) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Oily
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38.2% avg client level
23.0% (658) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Salty
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34.1% avg client level
23.4% (668) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Pungent
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23.3% avg client level
16.1% (461) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Hot
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17.4% avg client level
17.1% (489) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Toxic
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11.7% avg client level
24.8% (709) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution

Risk Factors of Purging Food

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Purging Food. Overall, 7.06% of people surveyed in this research study reported Purging Food.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 7.06%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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120 cases with both
5.1% of cases
30% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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2021 cases with both
8% of cases
10% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1044 cases with both
5.3% of cases
20% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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1632 cases with both
9.8% of cases
40% more often
Male (1336)
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46
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.4% of cases
50% less often
Female (26227)
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2003 cases with both
7.6% of cases
10% more often
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Bulimia, past or current (3506)
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2088 cases with both
59.6% of cases
740% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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740 cases with both
57.2% of cases
710% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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250 cases with both
54.2% of cases
670% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1057 cases with both
37.6% of cases
430% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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684 cases with both
32.8% of cases
360% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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1212 cases with both
29.9% of cases
320% more often
Defensive (225)
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66 cases with both
29.3% of cases
320% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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551 cases with both
29.3% of cases
320% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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297 cases with both
28.5% of cases
300% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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420 cases with both
26.2% of cases
270% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1007 cases with both
25.9% of cases
270% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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290 cases with both
25.2% of cases
260% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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1408 cases with both
23.9% of cases
240% more often
Hopeless (730)
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172 cases with both
23.6% of cases
230% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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758 cases with both
22.9% of cases
220% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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1211 cases with both
22.6% of cases
220% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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483 cases with both
22.2% of cases
210% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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552 cases with both
21.7% of cases
210% more often
Love fragrant sprays, perfumes, or air fresheners (204)
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44
Small number of cases
cases with both
21.6% of cases
210% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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137 cases with both
21.1% of cases
200% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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1063 cases with both
21% of cases
200% more often
Hide food (3231)
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678 cases with both
21% of cases
200% more often
Guilty (1123)
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235 cases with both
20.9% of cases
200% more often
Compulsive exercising (1909)
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399 cases with both
20.9% of cases
200% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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61 cases with both
20.8% of cases
190% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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1339 cases with both
20.4% of cases
190% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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1208 cases with both
20.4% of cases
190% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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165 cases with both
20.2% of cases
190% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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1674 cases with both
20.1% of cases
180% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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223 cases with both
20% of cases
180% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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208 cases with both
19.8% of cases
180% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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543 cases with both
19.6% of cases
180% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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275 cases with both
19.4% of cases
170% more often
Regret / remorse (1237)
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240 cases with both
19.4% of cases
170% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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340 cases with both
19.3% of cases
170% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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74 cases with both
19.3% of cases
170% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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1316 cases with both
19.2% of cases
170% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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802 cases with both
19.1% of cases
170% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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447 cases with both
18.7% of cases
160% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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856 cases with both
18.5% of cases
160% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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499 cases with both
18.1% of cases
160% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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1032 cases with both
17.9% of cases
150% more often
Unheard / misunderstood (1519)
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271 cases with both
17.8% of cases
150% more often
Sad (1382)
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245 cases with both
17.7% of cases
150% more often
Fear of getting sick (1065)
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185 cases with both
17.4% of cases
150% more often
Difficulty trusting others (1972)
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341 cases with both
17.3% of cases
150% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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653 cases with both
17.3% of cases
150% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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1588 cases with both
17.1% of cases
140% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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1252 cases with both
17.1% of cases
140% more often
Easily hurt (1849)
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314 cases with both
17% of cases
140% more often
Doubt (2089)
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354 cases with both
16.9% of cases
140% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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829 cases with both
16.9% of cases
140% more often
Unsupported (1057)
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174 cases with both
16.5% of cases
130% more often
Undervalued / unrespected (1456)
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240 cases with both
16.5% of cases
130% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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54 cases with both
16.5% of cases
130% more often
Blisters (609)
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100 cases with both
16.4% of cases
130% more often
Underconfident socially (1826)
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300 cases with both
16.4% of cases
130% more often
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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23
Small number of cases
cases with both
16.2% of cases
130% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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1172 cases with both
16.1% of cases
130% more often
Alcoholism (1748)
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279 cases with both
16% of cases
130% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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29
Small number of cases
cases with both
15.9% of cases
130% more often
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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1847 cases with both
15.8% of cases
120% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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1912 cases with both
15.8% of cases
120% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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566 cases with both
15.6% of cases
120% more often
Birth Control Pill (Past or Current) (2232)
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347 cases with both
15.5% of cases
120% more often
Liposuction (652)
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101 cases with both
15.5% of cases
120% more often
Convulsions (156)
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24
Small number of cases
cases with both
15.4% of cases
120% more often
Excited / Inspired (1285)
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197 cases with both
15.3% of cases
120% more often
Empathetic / Compassionate (3242)
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490 cases with both
15.1% of cases
110% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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65 cases with both
14.9% of cases
110% more often
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)
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779 cases with both
14.8% of cases
110% more often
Poor hearing (1163)
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171 cases with both
14.7% of cases
110% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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1373 cases with both
14.7% of cases
110% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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119 cases with both
14.6% of cases
110% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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556 cases with both
14.6% of cases
110% more often
Jaundice (568)
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82 cases with both
14.4% of cases
100% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340)
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623 cases with both
14.4% of cases
100% more often
Body Checking (12680)
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1814 cases with both
14.3% of cases
100% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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853 cases with both
14.2% of cases
100% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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568 cases with both
14.2% of cases
100% more often
Past sexual trauma (8088)
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1142 cases with both
14.1% of cases
100% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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437 cases with both
14% of cases
100% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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1537 cases with both
14% of cases
100% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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193 cases with both
13.9% of cases
100% more often
Seizures (452)
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63 cases with both
13.9% of cases
100% more often
Homesick (2646)
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368 cases with both
13.9% of cases
100% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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49
Small number of cases
cases with both
13.9% of cases
100% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)
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427 cases with both
13.9% of cases
100% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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32
Small number of cases
cases with both
13.8% of cases
100% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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143 cases with both
13.8% of cases
100% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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970 cases with both
13.6% of cases
90% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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260 cases with both
13.6% of cases
90% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)
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1476 cases with both
13.6% of cases
90% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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342 cases with both
13.5% of cases
90% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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479 cases with both
13.5% of cases
90% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Purging Food

In this research study, people who report Purging Food were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Bulimia, past or current
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2088 cases with both
+8.7 times more likely
73% of cases
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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740 cases with both
+7.5 times more likely
26% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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250 cases with both
+6.1 times more likely
9% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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1212 cases with both
+4.4 times more likely
42% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1057 cases with both
+4.3 times more likely
37% of cases
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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483 cases with both
+3.8 times more likely
17% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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684 cases with both
+3.7 times more likely
24% of cases
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Self Mutilation
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551 cases with both
+3.7 times more likely
19% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Vomiting
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290 cases with both
+3.5 times more likely
10% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1007 cases with both
+3.5 times more likely
35% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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552 cases with both
+3.5 times more likely
19% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
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Stole food or money to buy food
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297 cases with both
+3.4 times more likely
10% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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399 cases with both
+3.3 times more likely
14% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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420 cases with both
+3.2 times more likely
15% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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1408 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
49% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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165 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
6% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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149 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
5% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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758 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
27% of cases
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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1211 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
42% of cases
16.26% (5,367 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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1063 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
37% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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137 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
5% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Hide food
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678 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
24% of cases
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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1974 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
69% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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1208 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
42% of cases
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Blisters
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100 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Manic / giddy
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447 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
16% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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1339 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
47% of cases
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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1149 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
40% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Secretive eating
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1674 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
59% of cases
25.19% (8,337 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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1418 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
50% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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543 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
19% of cases
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Self-loathing
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1316 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
46% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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802 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
28% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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856 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
30% of cases
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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653 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
23% of cases
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Alcoholism
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279 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
10% of cases
4.82% (1,748 cases)
Liposuction
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101 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
4% of cases
1.95% (652 cases)
Exercising without eating
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962 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
34% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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154 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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1588 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
56% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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1326 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
46% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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1032 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
36% of cases
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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1172 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
41% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Drinking coffee to replace food
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1252 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
44% of cases
22.19% (7,337 cases)
Parasite passed in stool
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49 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
2% of cases
1.01% (353 cases)
Buy food for others then eat it
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499 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
17% of cases
8.6% (2,759 cases)
Fasting to lose weight
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1847 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
65% of cases
32.89% (11,675 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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53 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
2% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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1912 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
67% of cases
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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714 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
25% of cases
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Can't stop eating once I start
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829 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
29% of cases
15.42% (4,901 cases)
Bloody stools
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133 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
5% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Food Poisoning
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130 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
5% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
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779 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
27% of cases
14.64% (5,247 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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193 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
7% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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1373 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
48% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Body Checking
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1814 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
64% of cases
35.36% (12,680 cases)
Jaundice
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82 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.66% (568 cases)
Kidney Infection
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217 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
8% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Past sexual trauma
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1142 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
40% of cases
22.46% (8,088 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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119 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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313 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Past physical trauma
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853 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
30% of cases
16.93% (5,997 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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105 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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143 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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162 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Psychiatric Treatment
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566 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
20% of cases
11.48% (3,639 cases)
Eating after midnight
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452 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
16% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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1206 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
42% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Search for perfect bite
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568 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
20% of cases
11.6% (3,999 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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247 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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74 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.76% (575 cases)
Homesick
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368 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
13% of cases
7.73% (2,646 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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112 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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272 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
10% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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489 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
17% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc)
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479 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
17% of cases
10.18% (3,536 cases)
Low self esteem
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1467 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
51% of cases
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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1482 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
52% of cases
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Angry when someone eats my food
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970 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
34% of cases
20.45% (7,138 cases)
At odds with local community
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217 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
8% of cases
4.83% (1,665 cases)
Morning Sickness
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129 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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1002 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
35% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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179 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Omitting Food Groups
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1537 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
54% of cases
33.04% (10,981 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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136 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Fainting
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280 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.15% (2,169 cases)
Bluish Skin
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142 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.08% (1,150 cases)
Spending all day in the kitchen
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427 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
15% of cases
9.25% (3,076 cases)
Rebel against food limitations
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556 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
19% of cases
11.72% (3,798 cases)
Trips to food stores daily
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623 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
22% of cases
13.59% (4,340 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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446 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
16% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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1663 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
58% of cases
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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1603 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
56% of cases
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc
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139 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.12% (1,069 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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180 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Seizures
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63 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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260 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.63% (1,909 cases)
Uneasy when food unavailable
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613 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
21% of cases
13.17% (4,533 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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584 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
20% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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1286 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
45% of cases
28.3% (9,688 cases)

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John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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