“…6 The second includes wasting conditions such as AIDS, 6 malabsorption, cancer, 7 cerebral palsy, and other conditions associated with cachexia; catabolic conditions such burns; 8 and with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and drug abuse. 9,10 Similarly, it has been described following surgery-associated rapid weight loss such as bariatric surgery, esophagectomy, and abdominal trauma. 11,12 Regardless of the etiology, once the condition has become established, it becomes selfperpetuating with a cycle of vomiting leading to further weight loss and thus further vomiting.…”