The consequences of an eating disorder

The consequences of an eating disorder vary greatly from person to person. Because of the serious nature of an eating disorder it is always necessary for a medical doctor to be involved in the treatment of an eating disorder sufferer.

  • DEPRESSION
  • ISOLATION
  • WEIGHT LOSS
  • WEIGHT GAIN
  • BLOOD SUGAR IRREGULARITIES
  • MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES
  • HAIR LOSS
  • GROWTH OF FINE FUZZY HAIR ON THE BODY
  • BRITTLE BONES
  • BRITTLE NAILS
  • HEADACHES
  • DIZZY SPELLS/FAINTING
  • DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
  • ROTTING TEETH/TOOTH LOSS
  • WEAK AND WASTED MUSCLES
  • HEART COMPLICATIONS
  • PUFFY FACE/SWOLLEN GLANDS
  • THROAT INFECTIONS/ ABCESSES
  • FEELING COLD
  • SKIN LOOKING PALE/ OFTEN WITH DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES
  • KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT COMPLICATIONS
The above are just some of the physical symptoms an eating disorder sufferer may experience; if you have any concerns please see your doctor.