Bulimia can’t cause death directly. Indirectly over time, however, bulimia can cause death. Bulimia is an eating disorder wherein after overeating ,the patient deliberately throws up the eaten food.
In severe cases, patients with bulimia can lose a lot of weight. Malnutrition can weaken the body and make it vulnerable to infections. Frequent vomiting can cause chronic irritation and inflammation the esophagus, pharynx, gums and teeth. Chronic chemical irritation of stomach acid can cause cancer, in time.