Consequences of Anorexia
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Consequences of Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa is a disorder of self-starvation that has both physical and psychological consequences. Some of the common consequences and correlates of anorexia nervosa include, but are not limited to:
- Emaciation
- Constipation
- Dry skin
- Brittle nails
- Muscle atrophy
- As the heart muscle deteriorates, the rhythm often changes, putting the anorexic at risk for heart attacks.
- Bone loss
- Infertility
- Osteoporosis
- Kidney failure
- Heart failure
- Respiratory infections
- Social withdrawal
- Loss of interest in activities that once brought pleasure
- Difficulty concentrating
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