Anorexia Nervosa
Alternate Names : Anorexia, Eating Disorder - Anorexia
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Anorexia Nervosa Complications
The presence of any of these suggests a severe disease, and hospitalization may be required:
- severe dehydration, possibly leading to cardiovascular shock
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electrolyte imbalance (such as potassium insufficiency)
- cardiac arrhythmias related to the loss of cardiac muscle and electrolyte imbalance
- severe malnutrition
- thyroid gland deficiencies which can lead to cold intolerance and constipation
- appearance of fine baby-like body hair (lanugo)
- bloating or edema
- decrease in white blood cells which leads to increased susceptibility to infection
- osteoporosis
- tooth erosion and decay with self-induced vomiting
- seizures related to fluid shifts due to excessive diarrhea or vomiting
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