The physical effects of anorexia nervosa include: • Significant weight loss (more than 15% of ideal body weight) • Distorted self-image; feeling fat despite being thin • Self-esteem that depends on weight and appearance • Amenorrhea (stopping of menstrual periods or a delay of starting menstruation in young teens) • Skin dryness or flakiness • Brittle nails and hair • Anemia • Swelling in feet and ankles • Intolerance to cold • Hypothermia (low body temperature) • Poor concentration • Dehydration • Fainting
Anorexia nervosa is a eating disorder that presents with abnormally lower weight than the normal or minimal weight to be attained. The person feels a distorted body weight and refuses to eat. The symptoms include starvation, extreme weight loss, tiredness, difficlty in sleeping, irregular heart beat, low blood pressure.
There is a wide range of physical symptoms that can be caused by anorexia. There may be symptoms like extreme weight loss, dizziness, fatigue, no periods, constipation, changes in hair and skin, heart problems, osteoporosis, brain atrophy, and more.
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Anorexia causes numerous physical effects such as low body temperature, osteoporosis, fatigue and low blood pressure. It also causes irregular menstruation or absence of menstruation, hair loss, thinness, dry hair and brittle nails.
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