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To: johnny7

Here's a test. Which of these show up in Terri's medical history.

Direct Adverse Effects of Bulimic Behavior on the Body
The following are medical problems directly associated with bulimic behavior, including self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse:

***Teeth erosion, cavities, and gum problems. (Of course this is also caused by husbands who are mean /s)
Water retention, swelling, and abdominal bloating.
***Occasionally, fluid loss with low potassium levels. This occurs from excessive vomiting or laxative use. In severe cases it can cause extreme weakness, near paralysis, or ***lethal heart rhythms.
Acute stomach distress.
***Problems in swallowing. This is an area of possible concern because of repetitive assaults on the esophagus (the food pipe) from forced vomiting. It is not clear, however, if this problem is common.
Rupture of the esophagus, or food pipe. (Cases have been reported with forced vomiting but are not common.)
Weakened rectal walls. In rare cases, walls may weaken to the extent that they protrude through the anus. This is a serious condition that requires surgery.
***Irregular periods.

(It should be noted that menstrual irregularities in patients with bulimia do not have the serious effects, particularly bone loss, as they do in patients with anorexia.)

http://adam.about.com/reports/000049_3.htm


164 posted on 04/06/2005 11:53:38 AM PDT by Smartaleck
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To: Smartaleck

All that info is nice but where's a doctor that examined Terri and diagnosed bulimia? Michael testified that it was never proved.


168 posted on 04/06/2005 12:00:41 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (Life is always the Right choice)
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