The differences between English and Spanish Introduction: Spanish is a Romance language and part of the Indo-European language family. It is closely related to Italian and Portuguese.
Effects of bulimia. When you are living with bulimia, you are putting your bodyâand even your lifeâat risk. The most dangerous side effect of bulimia is dehydration due to purging. Vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics can cause electrolyte imbalances in the body, most commonly in the form of low potassium levels.
1 The purging of bulimia presents a serious threat to the patient's physical health, including dehydration, hormonal imbalance, the depletion of important minerals, and damage to vital organs. 2  Binge eating can also occur on its own without the purging of bulimia and can lead to eventual purging.