Bulimia Kidney Infection – Part 1

Bulimia is characterized by people who experience episodes of binge eating or feeling a lack of control over an eating episode and recurrent inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain twice a week for at least 3 months.

Many boys and girls suffer today from eating disorders, which include bulimia, anorexia and binge eating. All of these disorders can be life-threatening because of the medical issues that result. These medical issues include, but are not limited to:
· Acid Reflux
· Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual cycle)
· Bone density problems (Osteoperosis)
· Dehydration
· Dental problems
· Digestive difficulties
· Dry skin, hair and nails, and hair loss
· Infertility
· Iron-deficiency anemia
· Bulimia kidney infection and failure
· Liver failure
· Low blood pressure or hypotension
· Low body temperature
· Low platelet count
· Malnutrition
· Muscle Atrophy
· Seizures
· Sleep problems
· Tearing of esophagus
· Weakness and fatigue

These medical conditions can have a devastating effect on the body, the family and the emotional and psychological health of the sufferer. Death can even happen after the person has stopped the destructive behavior and is no longer binging and purging.

The kidneys in the body help clean the toxins and waste products from the body, they maintain your fluid balance and regulate other hormones and acid concentration. Conditions that affect the health of the kidneys include vitamin deficiencies, dehydration, infection and low blood pressure.

Resources:

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center: Consequences of Eating Disorders

http://edreferral.com/consequences_of_ed.htm

HealthCentral: Can Bulimia Cause Kidney Problems

http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/h/can-bulimia-cause-kidney-problems.html

Eating-Disorders-Solutions: Long term effects of bulimia

http://www.eating-disorders-solution.com/long-term-effects-of-bulimia.html

The Recovery Ranch: Long Term Health Effects of Bulimia

http://www.recoveryranch.com/articles/eating-disorders/long-term-health-effects-of-bulimia/

Steady Health: Bulimic Activities and Their Impacts on Health and Personality

http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/Bulimic_Activities_and_Their_Impacts_on_Health_and_Personality_a617.html

Eating Disorders Resources for Recovery: Medical Symptoms and Complications Associated with Bulimia