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    GlossarySelf-induced vomiting

    act of deliberately causing oneself to vomit

    Self-induced vomiting, also known as self-induced emesis, is the act of deliberately causing oneself to vomit. This behavior is often associated with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, where individuals may use it as a method to control weight or cope with emotional distress. It can lead to serious health complications, including electrolyte imbalances, esophageal damage, and dental erosion.

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      Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.

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