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.
