In this study, dental erosions were found in 69.7% of the individuals having a history of self-induced vomiting (SIV). This is in the lower range of previously reported prevalence (47 – 93%) among ...

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is characterized by episodes of severe vomiting that have no apparent cause. Episodes can last for hours or days and alternate with symptom-free periods. Episodes are similar, ...

As emphasized by Hellstrom, [19] eating disorders are serious and potentially fatal conditions, where the implications on dental health are reasonably not considered among the most important. However, ...

Researchers have identified factors that may increase overweight adolescents' risk of engaging in extreme weight control behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, the use of diet pills, laxatives and ...

When you suddenly start vomiting like it’s your job, your first question is probably what you can do to make it stop. Your next thought? Figuring out what caused your vomiting so you can try to make ...

Russell’s sign is a physical indicator that may occur in people who engage in self-induced vomiting. People with Russell’s sign may have calluses, abrasions, or scars on the knuckles or back of their ...