The purging involved in bulimia can also cause a depletion of electrolytes which leads to a low level of sodium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, and potassium, as well as a general metabolic alkalosis.

暴食症中的排食过程会导致电解质丢失，体内的钠、氯、镁、磷和钾水平均低于正常值，同时整个人将处于代谢性碱中毒的状态。