Expert: Joanne - 12/30/2008

Question
hi, i used to make my self sick after every meal a part from one a day, for about 6 mouths that i stoped for a long time, about 4 years then i start on an off doing it only if i had i relly big meal or any junk food like chrips and cakes an stuff, this has been happening for a year, i just wonted to no if ive done any damage?? and if so can i fix it????

Answer
Carly

Only a doctor can tell you for sure whether or not you have done any damage.  

Any damage that has been caused by purging tends to be correctable after you stop purging and eat a well-balanced diet.

The only damage that can't be repaired is the damage that you may have done to your teeth.  Purging causes erosion of the tooth enamel, and well that can't be replaced, just as your teeth can't.

Purging can cause really bad health complications in the long-term and it is important to avoid these!  If your teeth aren't enough to help you try to fight an eating disorder, then hopefully your own health and life should be!

Joanne