Anorexia Nervosa or Anorexia is a psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder. Anorexia can have numerous complications and can even be fatal. These include:
- Sudden death- Due to abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) or an imbalance of electrolytes and minerals like potassium, sodium, and calcium that maintains the fluid balance of the body.
- Anemia
- Loss of muscle
- Osteoporosis- Bone loss increases the risk of fractures
- Decreased testosterone levels in males
- Amenorrhoea in females
- Gastrointestinal disorders like nausea, constipation, bloating, etc
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