The Side Effects of Purging on the Body

by By Dennis Gibson, MD, FACP, CEDS Purging related to eating disorders like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa can lead to serious, whole-body complications impacting every organ in the body – from dental and gastrointestinal issues to cardiac and metabolic complications. Even though some of the complications of purging are dangerous, all of them are…

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EDRC Does Advocacy Day 2026!

EDRC joins advocates from around the country for the 2026 EDC Advocacy Day in Washington, DC. This year, thousands gathered in DC to advocate for the rights and health of all Americans living with an eating disorder. EDRC members Sahana and Sushanth Nayak met with representatives from California to discuss the importance of eating disorder…

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EDRC Announces Winners of 2026’s Be-YOU-Tiful Multimedia Contest!

May 14th, 2025 | Campbell, CA Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) is delighted to announce the winners of its 17th annual Be-YOU-Tiful Multimedia Contest! Held annually, the Multimedia Contest gives Bay Area middle and high school students the opportunity to creatively address their perspectives, experiences, and emotions surrounding this year’s theme of discovering beauty, embracing…

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