(AB) in the beginning stands for both Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia nervosa may cause the following problems:
- (AB)The heart muscle changes, and its beat becomes irregular, potentially leading to cardiac arrest and death.
- (AB)Dehydration, kidney stones, and kidney failure may result in death.
- Liver damage (made worse if substance abuse is also a factor) may result in death.
- Menstruation often stops, even before extensive weight loss. This is called amenorrhea and can lead to infertility and bone loss or osteoporosis.
- Muscles waste away, resulting in weakness and loss of function.
- Slowed digestion caused by a lack of energy and diminished body function results in bowel irritation and constipation.
- (AB)Permanent loss of bone calcium leads to fractures and lifelong problems of osteoporosis.
- (AB)The person becomes intolerant to cold (especially in the hands and feet), and has sunken eyes, hair loss, bloating, and dry skin.
- The immune system weakens.
- Skin becomes dry and blotchy and has an unhealthy gray or yellow cast.
- (AB)Anemia and malnutrition may result.
- (AB)Fainting spells, sleep disruption, bad dreams, and mental fuzziness may result.
In addition to these complications, the following common medical complications associated with bulimia nervosa result from repeated cycles of bingeing and purging:
- Loss of muscle mass from excessive vomiting may occur.
- Vomiting and abuse of laxatives and diuretics flush sodium chloride and potassium from the body, resulting in an electrolyte imbalance. Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) can result, which can ultimately lead to heart failure and death.(to prevent this drink lots of water!Water is the natural electrolyte)
- Stomach acids in vomit can erode tooth enamel, resulting in damage such as cavities and discoloration. The acids can go into the salivary glands in the month, causing swollen glands in the neck, stones in the salivary ducts, and “chipmunk cheeks.”(after vomiting wash you mouth with water and drink some too.Do not wash teeth after it is worse)
- Self-induced vomiting can result in irritation and tears in the lining of the throat, esophagus, and stomach.
- Laxative abuse can create a dependence and result in an inability to have normal bowel movements.(Dont use laxatives you only loose fluids)
- Abuse of medications to help induce vomiting, such as ipecac, can result in toxicity, heart failure, and death.(Dont overdose diet pills)
- Peptic ulcers may occur.(because of vomiting)
The medical consequences of binge eating disorder are most often associated with obesity and include the following:
- High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and elevated triglyceride levels, which may cause hardening of the arteries and heart disease.
- Increased risk of bowel, breast, and reproductive cancers.
- Increased risk of diabetes.
- Increased risk of arthritic damage to the joints.
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