| Dangers Associated with and Diseases Triggered or Caused by Eating Disorder Behaviors | ||||||
| Malnutrition
Dehydration Electrolyte Imbalances Hyponatremia (related to "water-loading") Refeeding Syndrome (related to treatment) Lanugo Edema Muscle Atrophy Impaired Neuromuscular Functions Paralysis Tearing of Esophagus Mallory-Weiss tear Gastric Rupture Gastrointestinal Bleeding Esophageal Reflux Barrett's Esophagus Cancer - of the throat and voice box Insomnia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Swelling Callused or bruised fingers |
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| Dry Skin and Hair, Brittle Hair and Nails, Hair Loss
Low Blood Pressure Orthostatic Hypotension High Blood Pressure Low Platelet Count or Thrombocytopenia - Disruptions in Blood Sugar Levels - Elevated Blood Sugar/Hyperglycemia Diabetes Ketoacidosis Iron Deficiency, Anemia Kidney Infection and Failure Osteoporosis Osteopenia Arthritis (degenerative) TMJ "Syndrome" and Related TMJ Problems Amenorrhea Easily Bruising Skin Dental Problems Liver Failure Bad Circulation, Slowed or Irregular Heartbeat, Arrhythmias, Angina, Heart Attack Infertility Problems during pregnancy Depression Lowered body temperature Peptic Ulcers Pancreatitis Digestive Difficulties Weakness and Fatigue Seizures |
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