results of aneroxia

Anorexia can cause a lot of damage to the body. At worst, anorexia may even lead to the death of affected individuals. Since it causes abnormal heart rhythms and critical electrolyte imbalances, death due to this eating disorder may occur unexpectedly even when the sufferer is not extremely underweight.

Among the other complications brought about by anorexia are:

. Heart problems including slow heart rate, palpitations, low blood pressure, mitral valve relapse, abnormal heart rhythms and general heart failure

. Anemia and other blood problems

. Bone density loss which may increase the susceptibility to fractures and osteoporosis in later years

. Swollen joints and weak muscles

. Hormonal imbalance which may cause the absence of a period or succeeding periods, growth problems or fertility problems

. Lung problems

. Decreased testosterone levels in males

. Gastrointestinal problems which may include constipation and bloating

. Electrolyte imbalances in the body fluids which may include low potassium, magnesium, sodium and chloride

. Kidney problems (kidney stones and kidney failure)

The severe malnutrition triggered by anorexia damages each and every vital organ of the body. The bad news is some of these damages are irreversible and cannot be repaired even when the affected individual eventually recovered from the disorder. Furthermore, anorexia is often accompanied by mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and substance abuse rendering it more difficult to treat.