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purging behavior

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purging behavior
Psychiatry Emesis induced by ipecac, or use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics, anorexic drugs, caffeine, other stimulants DiffDx IBD, DM, CA, thyroid disease. See Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Eating disorder.


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When looking to confirm purging behavior in an adolescent, perform a blood analysis, Dr.
Bulimia is characterized by eating excessive amounts of food in short periods of time, Usually in secret, and is followed by some form of purging behavior.
In fact, purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives and diet pills were reported by 4%, 10%, and 8.
 
 
 
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