After the emergence of a social group promoting vomit-inducing weight loss on Baidu Tieba, it attracted a large number of people to observe "vomiting". Many people only know that this extreme method of weight loss is detrimental to health, but they do not have a clear understanding of the specific dangers. This article mainly introduces the dangers of inducing vomiting by throat obstruction.
Injury to the Esophagus and Throat
Inducing vomiting causes digestive fluids such as stomach acid to rise along with food, which can damage the esophagus and throat, leading to conditions such as reflux esophagitis and pharyngitis, manifesting as a burning sensation in the upper chest, hoarseness, and so on.
Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Long-term use of hand-induced vomiting by throat obstruction can increase abdominal pressure, leading to Mallory-Weiss syndrome, which, when severe, can induce massive gastrointestinal bleeding. Even if it does not cause tearing and bleeding, frequently using the hand to scrape the throat can also cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, resulting in delayed gastric emptying.
Cause of Menstrual Irregularities
Frequent consumption of food followed by induced vomiting by throat obstruction for weight loss can disrupt bodily functions and cause endocrine disorders. In women, this often manifests as reduced menstrual flow, delayed menstruation, or even amenorrhea.
Cause of Digestive System Disorders
Many people adopt induced vomiting for weight loss, first indulging in excessive eating and then inducing vomiting by throat obstruction. This can cause significant damage to the stomach and disrupt gastrointestinal function. It can lead to slow intestinal motility, constipation, bloating, acid reflux, and other discomforts.
Induction of Anorexia Nervosa
Feeling uncomfortable after each meal followed by induced vomiting can lead to a repulsion towards eating and gradually form a conditioned reflex of "eating = vomiting", which can also potentially trigger anorexia. It is best to reduce overall food intake through self-control, which is safer.
Cause of Malnutrition
If everything eaten is vomited out, the body will not receive sufficient nutrients. Over time, the body will become abnormally emaciated, and symptoms such as mental fatigue and weakness in the limbs may occur.
Enlarged Face
During the process of binge eating, chewing, and tongue movements, as well as continuous saliva secretion, facial muscles can develop and salivary glands can enlarge abnormally, resulting in an irreversibly wide face. The movement of facial muscles during induced vomiting can also cause facial muscle development and a larger face shape.
Gastric Injury
Long-term vomiting can cause bile reflux, corroding the gastric wall and causing superficial bile reflux gastritis, which, when severe, can lead to gastric ulcers. Many people who attempt vomit-inducing weight loss generally experience varying degrees of stomach pain and acid reflux.
