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induced vomiting

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induced vomiting
Etymology: L, inducere, to lead in; vomere, to vomit
vomiting produced by administration of ipecac syrup, soapy water, or handwashing liquid detergent or by insertion of a finger or blunt instrument into the throat. Vomiting may be medically indicated in cases of ingestion of noncaustic poisons but may also be self-induced by patients afflicted with bulimia.


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Person with binge eating will perform self induced vomiting, diuretics, enemas and misuse of laxatives.
Other methods of purging include self induced vomiting and abuse of laxatives or diuretics.
Person with binge eating will perform self induced vomiting, diuretics, enemas and misuse of laxatives.
 
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