Bulimia warning signs include using extreme measures to lose weight, including vomiting, overusing diet pills or laxatives, or exercising excessively. More subtle warning signs of bulimia include swollen cheeks or teeth that look "clear." If you see bulimia warning signs in someone you know, encourage this person to see a doctor.
Because of the secretive habits of many individuals with bulimia, bulimia warning signs may be hard to see. This is why many cases of bulimia go undiagnosed for a long time. Family members and friends might notice some of the bulimia warning signs.
Specific Bulimia Warning Signs
Specific bulimia warning signs in a person can include the following:
Using extreme measures to lose weight
Using diet pills, or taking pills to urinate or have a bowel movement
Almost always going to the bathroom after eating (to throw up)
Exercising a lot, even during bad weather, fatigue, sickness, or injury
Showing signs of throwing up
Swelling of the cheeks or jaw area
Cuts and calluses on the backs of the hands and knuckles
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