Bulimia can damage teens' teeth: Parents can ask dentists for help to diagnose child's eating disorder.

From: Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC ) | Date: August 21, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Megha Satyanarayana

Aug. 21--Andra, a 48-year-old Rock Hill mom, has struggled with bulimia since her teens, and has been hospitalized five times for treatment.

She recently relapsed after a family death and is now back in therapy at the Charlotte Center for Balanced Living. Andra asked that only her first name be used.

Bulimia is characterized by overeating followed by forced vomiting. The stomach acid that normally breaks down food attack...

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