- cardiac arrhytmias
- chronic renal failure intense enough to require dialysis
- low blood pressure (you'll feel dizzy, lightheaded, and weak)
- sudden death
- mitral valve prolapse
- electrolyte abnormalities
- intestinal dysmotility (say goodbye to pooping)
- esophagitis
- esophageal rupture (that's your throat)
- Barrett's esophagus
- gastric dialatation requiring stomach pumping
- dehydration
- GI bleeding
- GI cramping
- cathartic colon necessitating colonic resection (surgery to remove part of your intestines)
- high cortisol levels
- partial neurogenic diabetes insipidus
- hypoglycemia (you'll feel like crap)
- increased bone fracture risk
- osteopenia
- infertility
- babies born with mothers with eating disorders are at increased risk of low APGAR scores, poor weight gain, and at an increased risk of low birth weight
- higher rates of miscarriage
- higher rates of postpartum depression
- potential obstetric complications (your baby could die)
- balding (this can be permanent)
- dry skin
- brittle nails
- developing peach fuzz over your entire body
- calluses, abrasions, and bruising of the hand
- facial purpura
- subconjunctival hemorrhages
- dental damage
- bone marrow necrosis
- increased risk of bacterial infections
Eating disorders are dangerous!
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