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Suffer From Bulimia. Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain And Gas Problems. Is It An Infection?

Hi, I have to admit that I have been bulimic for years and years, and I have never experienced my bowls being so upset. For the past few weeks, I couldnt poop at all, bu then today, not this is really embarassing... I had a tummy ache, and I thought it was just gas, so I was going to let one slip, but then I pooped my pants.. thankfully I was in the washroom by myself! I don't know if this is caused by my bulimia, or if I ate something I shouldnt have, or if I just cuaght a bug?
Fri, 14 Jun 2013
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hi, you have not mentioned your age. any other problems like diabetes... any ways it looks like enteric infection. take antibiotics. sometimes it may present as constipation.
you have not mentioned about the present status of bulimia, are you taking laxatives for a while and stopped, it may cause constipation.
you should not take laxatives for a very long time, instead start with fibre rich diet, fruits and vegetable, cucumber, lots of fluid. stop caffiene, smoking and alcohol. start physical activities, like walking, yoga, aerobics. all the very best.
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Suffer From Bulimia. Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain And Gas Problems. Is It An Infection?

hi, you have not mentioned your age. any other problems like diabetes... any ways it looks like enteric infection. take antibiotics. sometimes it may present as constipation. you have not mentioned about the present status of bulimia, are you taking laxatives for a while and stopped, it may cause constipation. you should not take laxatives for a very long time, instead start with fibre rich diet, fruits and vegetable, cucumber, lots of fluid. stop caffiene, smoking and alcohol. start physical activities, like walking, yoga, aerobics. all the very best.