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Is it dangerous to swallow shampoo?
My friend has a eating disorder and she drinks shampoo to make her be sick what damage is this doing to her please help
2 Answers
- FrankLv 56 years ago
Since it sounds like your friend is throwing up the shampoo there is no risk of the shampoo hurting her. She does, however, need to worry about 1) her esophagus lining and 2) her teeth.
Vomit and bile are very acidic (because they are stomach acid which is meant to break down food). The acid will eventually eat through her esophagus and teeth. Talk about a serious case of heart burn...and those dental bills. Ouch.
Basically there are no side effects as long as she always throws up the shampoo. If doesn't throw it up it could give her a really upset stomach and she would be nauseous and maybe have some diarrhea, probably nothing serious. The bigger issue that needs to be address isn't the "how" she throws up, but the "why".
- DanLv 76 years ago
The problem isn't the shampoo itself. Frequent vomiting is not good for you. Frequent diarrhea is not good for you.
Your friend has emotional problems that are not being addressed. That's really the core issue. Your friend needs to see a medical doctor.