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.
A person with bulimia feels he or she cannot control the amount of food eaten. Also, bulimics might exercise a lot, eat very little or not at all, or take pills to pass urine often to prevent weight gain. Unlike anorexia, people with bulimia can fall within the normal range for their age and weight.But like people with anorexia, bulimics: 1  Fear gaining weight. person with bulimia may be thin, overweight, or have a normal weight. Also, bulimic behavior, such as throwing up, is often done in private because the person with bulimia feels shame or disgust. This makes it hard to know if someone has bulimia. But there are warning signs to look out for.