Causes & Effects of Bulimia

McCallum Place provides leading bulimia treatment to ensure long-lasting recovery for a healthier and more satisfying life.

Bulimia is a dangerous eating disorder that has the potential to lead to a number of possibly life-threatening complications. These complications include heart problems, such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure, and electrolyte imbalances, especially low potassium that results in kidney failure over time. Additionally, bulimia studies shows that laxative abuse can result in chronic constipation, dehydration, and a dependence on laxatives. Other complications, which are specifically related to self-induced vomiting, include severe tooth decay, mouth sores, acid reflux, ulcers, ruptured stomach or esophagus, and swollen cheeks and salivary glands.

Mccallum saved my life from anorexia. If it wasn’t for my amazing team there (therapist, dietitian, and psychiatrist) i wouldn’t be alive today. if you want to get rid of your eating disorder once and for all, this is the place to go; especially if you’re an athlete like myself. they have an amazing program just for athletes. please consider coming to McCallum. there is nothing i would say badly about this place.

– Alumni
Marks of Quality Care
  • International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
  • PsychArmor
  • RenewED, Eating Disorders Support
  • Residential Eating Disorders Consortium
  • Washington University in St. Louis