Meggs M
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(1/3/04 4:45 pm)
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What Medical Problems Can Anorexia Nervosa Cause?
Many physical changes can occur with anorexia nervosa. A large number of these may be attributed to weight loss. Others are complications related to purging.
Changes in body metabolism associated with weight loss leads to a lowering of:
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Breathing rate
Body temperature (which may result in feeling cold)
Other physical symptoms include:
Thinning or drying of the hair
"Lanugo" hair (a fine hair that develops on the face, back, or arms and legs)
Dry skin
Restlessness and reduced sleep
Yellowish color on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
Lack of or infrequent menstrual periods
Self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse are associated with physical complications such as:
Swollen salivary glands (evident by swelling on the sides of the face)
Erosion of tooth enamel, increase in dental cavities
Fatigue
Body fluid loss
Bloating, swelling of the feet and ankles
Soreness or tears in the lining of the mouth or throat
Constipation, stomach cramps
Numbness and tingling in the limbs
Dizziness, weakness, fainting
Anorexia nervosa can lead to serious symptoms, such as heart problems, seizures, and kidney damage. Death may even occur as a result.
Osteoporosis (the loss of bone mass) is common in anorexia nervosa. It can lead to a variety of problems, including a tendency toward stress fractures and other bone abnormalities.
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