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Some health problems that anorexia can cause are… * Little to no body fat left, making a person more susceptible to the cold * Dry, flaky skin * Hair (on the head) loss, dullness, thinning, becoming more lank, loss of "shine" * Hair (on the body) growth of thin, "peach-fuzz" hair called lanugo * Weakness, fainting, and dizziness * Low heart rate, low blood pressure, and low body temperature * Depression * Organ malfunction, weakening, or failure * Malnutrition / starvation (which can be fatal)
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If your not treated for anorexia nervosa?
Those who are not treated for anorexia can suffer major health consequences. About 15% will die as a result of the disorder. Some can manage the disorder or attempt recovery on their own, but professional help is often needed.
What are some health consequences of anorexia nervosa?
Most of the health consequences will more than likely be mental, since Anorexia is a disease of the mind, that is shown through the physical side effects. You're teeth won't go bad from the stomach acid like when someone is bulimic and puking constantly, but you'll probably have last effects, like thinking about going back to being anorexic, up to years after you're healthy again. This is different for everyone though.
What are some health consequences of having an STD?
You can die.
What are some of the consequences of losing water from the body?
The consequences of losing water in the body are:dehydrationirreversible health problemsdeath
Some health consequences of anorexia nervose are?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that is very common. Recovery from it is very possible, but way too often, the person had already made permanent damages on their bodies. Some health consequences of anorexia would be hair loss, dizziness, depression and abnormal menstruation. More serious consequences of anorexia are heart failure, kidney failure, osteporosis, and even death.
What are some health effects of using pesticides?
it can cause problems to your nervous system
What are some health consequences of increasing air pollution?
lung damage, asthma, etc.
What are some consequences to a health care professional that breeches patient confidentiality?
giving out information
Health consequences of anorexia nervosa?
Some of the most common effects are... Low body weight, frail bones, hair loss, heart problems, organ weakness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, malnourishment, discolored nails, depression, dry / flaky skin, other organ problems / organ fialure, and possible death.
What are some of the long term health consequences of stress?
It can lead to heart problems and eventually eariler death.
What are some pro anorexia websites?
Although anorexia is a dangerous illness that can be life-threatening, there are several pro-anorexia websites on the Internet. Some of these include Houseofthin, Proanamia, or Anafriends.
What has the author Walter Langdon-Brown written?
Walter Langdon-Brown has written: 'The practitioner's encyclopaedia of medical treatment' 'Chapters of Cambridge medical history' 'The sympathetic nervous system in disease' -- subject(s): Sympathetic nervous system, Nervous system, Diseases 'Anorexia nervosa' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa 'From witchcraft to chemotherapy' -- subject(s): Chemotherapy, Therapeutics, Witchcraft 'Some chapters in Cambridge medical history' -- subject(s): Cambridge, Cambridge. University. Medical school
