February 15, 2016
ABSTRACT: Eating disorders that are associated with purging behaviors are complicated by frequent blood electrolyte and acid‐base abnormalities. Herein, we review the major electrolyte and acid‐base abnormalities and their treatment methods. The body of rigorous, eating disorder‐specific literature on this topical area is not robust enough to perform a systematic review as defined by PRISMA guidelines. Therefore, a qualitative review of mostly medical literature was conducted.
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Mehler Philip S, Walsh K. 'Electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities associated with purging behaviors'. International Journal of Eating Disorders. 49:311-319, 2016. DOI: 10.1002/eat.22503 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26876281
