What are some signs of bulimia?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which sufferers engage in episodes of binge eating, or eating vast quantities of food in one sitting. Some bulimics purge, or vomit, after binging, while others use other means, such as excessive exercise, to burn off the calories. Symptoms of bulimia can be difficult to notice because bulimics are often secretive about their binging.Eating HabitsBulimics often eat until they can eat no more, or until they are in pain from eating too much. They sometimes hoard food, and many bulimics will make a trip to the bathroom immediately after eating. For many bulimics, the binging is done in private, while publicly they are always dieting or trying to lose weight.Oral SymptomsBulimics often have damaged teeth and gums from frequent vomiting, which can also cause the salivary glands in the cheeks to become inflamed. Additionally, the purging can cause the mouth and throat to be sore.Physical SymptomsMany times, people with bulimia will be dehydrated and h
