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Bulimia and swallowing: cause for concern.
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|December 18, 2001
Summary
Bulimia nervosa may affect swallowing. Studies show oral and throat abnormalities, like dental erosion and motility issues, in bulimic individuals, potentially impacting their swallowing function.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating and compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting.
- Repeated self-induced vomiting can lead to significant physiological changes in the oropharyngeal region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential relationship between bulimia nervosa and swallowing dysfunction.
- To review existing literature on the physiological effects of bulimia on oropharyngeal structures and swallowing function.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- The review encompassed studies from diverse professional fields examining the impact of bulimia on swallowing.
Main Results:
- Abnormalities in the oral cavity and oropharynx were identified in individuals with bulimia.
- These abnormalities include dental erosion, altered taste perception, tissue manifestations, and potential oropharyngeal motility disorders.
- These findings suggest a potential impact on swallowing function.
Conclusions:
- There is a plausible concern regarding the effects of repeated self-induced vomiting in bulimia nervosa on swallowing.
- Further research is necessary to definitively establish the link and understand the extent of swallowing dysfunction in bulimic patients.
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