Anorexia or Anorexia Nervosa: Complications

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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