Purging in bulimia by vomiting can make the face and cheeks appear swollen or puffy due to effects on the salivary glands. The glands typically return to their usual size after habitual vomiting stops ...

Swelling of the salivary glands from frequent vomiting can cause the cheeks to swell. This is sometimes known as “bulimia face.” Bulimia nervosa is a mental health condition and eating disorder that ...

Vomiting is the body’s way of expelling harmful substances. It is not necessarily a sign of a serious problem, and it usually only lasts a day or two. There are many potential causes of vomiting. Some ...