Which of the following is a potential digestive consequence of bulimia?

• A. Nausea
• B. Coughing
• C. Severe digestive problems
• D. Blurred vision

Answer: (C)

Bulimia often involves purging through vomiting and sometimes laxative use, which repeatedly exposes the digestive tract to stomach acid and mechanical stress. This can damage the esophagus and stomach lining, leading to gastritis, esophagitis, ulcers, and, in more serious cases, esophageal tears or pancreatitis. These are real, potentially severe digestive problems caused by the binge-purge cycle, making severe digestive problems the best answer. Nausea or coughing can occur but don’t reflect the broader, longer-term digestive damage, and blurred vision is not related to digestion.