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Why does purging cause a serious health risk?
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can cause your heart to suddenly stop.
can cause your heart to suddenly stop.
becomes an addiction.
becomes an addiction.
it allows stomach acid to burn your esophagus.
it allows stomach acid to burn your esophagus.
causes an abnormal gag reflex.
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can cause your heart to suddenly stop.
Purging (repeated vomiting or laxative/diuretic abuse) causes dangerous electrolyte imbalances—especially low potassium—which can trigger life‑threatening heart arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.
Purging (repeated vomiting or laxative/diuretic abuse) causes dangerous electrolyte imbalances—especially low potassium—which can trigger life‑threatening heart arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.
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