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

 
Selah House is licensed by the State of Indiana as a Private Mental Health Institution to provide a continuum of care that includes acute inpatient treatment through outpatient services and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for inpatient care.