Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models
Published on: March 1, 2015
Bulimia and swallowing: cause for concern
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.
Objective:
To determine whether there is evidence of a relationship between bulimia and abnormalities in swallowing function.
Method:
Literature review across a variety of professional areas concerning the physiological effects of bulimia on oropharyngeal swallow structures and function.
Results:
Investigations of bulimic subjects have identified abnormalities in the oral cavity and oropharynx including dental erosion, changes in taste, tissue manifestations, and potential motility disorders that could impact swallowing function.
Discussion:
While there is cause for concern regarding the effects of repeated self-induced vomiting behavior in bulimic subjects on swallowing function, more research is needed.
Related Concept Videos
Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management
Healthcare providers should gather a comprehensive medical history and conduct a physical examination for diagnosis. If esophageal stricture is...
Upper GI Series: Barium Swallow
Purpose and Procedure
Patients undergoing this procedure ingest a liquid containing barium sulfate with a chalky...
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorders
Pyloric Obstruction

