Medical and Physical Consequences of Eating Disorders
From ANRED.com and the National Eating Disorders Association
Irregular or abnormally slow heartbeat, cardiac arrest, death
Destruction of teeth, rupture of esophagus, loss of muscle mass
Chronic irregular bowel movements, gastric rupture
Disruption of menstrual cycle, infertility
Swollen glands in neck; stones in salivary duct--"chipmunk cheeks."
Excess hair on face, arms, and body (called lanugo)--grown to keep the body warm
Dry, blotchy skin that has an unhealthy gray or yellow cast
Anemia, malnutrition; disruption of body's fluid/mineral balance
Fainting spells, seizures, sleep disruption, bad dreams, mental fuzziness
Low blood pressure, including shakiness, anxiety, restlessness, and a pervasive itchy sensation all over the body
Permanent loss of bone mass, fractures, and lifelong problems
Increased risk of bowel, breast, and reproductive cancers
Arthritic damage to joints, difficulty in physical activity
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Increased risk of diabetes
Weakened immune system
Low testosterone levels
Kidney damage, death
Liver damage, death
Icy hands and feet
Stunted growth
Hair loss
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