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Anorexics tend to have lower blood pressure due to weakened heart muscles and poor blood oxygen levels/circulation.
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Can Anorexia cause high blood pressure?
Yes.
What kind of eating disorder is it when you starve yourself?
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which the person becomes increasingly underweight by self-starvation or extreme cutting-down of food intake. Bulimia Nervosa is when the person will eat or binge, then purge to ensure the contents of the food does not affect their weight. Both of these are very serious diseases and are more so mental issues than physical. In other words, mental-issues are the cause and physical-issues are the effect.
What are the three health problems that anorexia nervosa and bulimia may cause?
There are WAY more than three.. anorexia nervosa can cause hypotension (low blood pressure), loss of menstrual period, lethargy, lanugo (downy hair on the upper part of the body), dry skin, constipation, cold intolerance, etc, etc.. and death. Bulimia can cause impaired kidney function, dehydration, dental erosion, esophageal tears, electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrhythmias, and death, among others.
How do anorexia occur?
The exact cause of anorexia nervosa is unknown. As with many diseases, it's believed that a combination of biological, psychological, & environmental factors are the reason why.
What are four weight-loss strategies that can cause serious health problems?
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What are the physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa in relation to dental health?
In people who suffer from anorexia nervosa, there is often a loss of overall bone mass and bone density. Osterporosis is common due to a lack of certain minerals and nutrients, especially calcium. Anorexia can cause anemia and poor blood flow / circulation, resulting in poor gum health. Teeth can suffer from acid damage if the anorexic has purging (bulimic) tendencies as well.
Does Anorexia cause weight loss?
Anorexia nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder that can kill. Seek psychiatric help if you are suffering from anorexia. Restricting a massive number of calories is going to wreck havoc on your body.
What is anrexia nervosa?
Anorexia Nervosa is a psychological eating disorder. Someone suffering from anorexia nervosa will not eat, or eat minimal food (very low calorie intake) and proceed to cause themselves to purge (vomit). This does get dangerous though. The constant purging can cause your teeth to rot, or it can burn a hole through your esophagus. If you prolong your starvation methods, you can end up dying from lack of malnutrition.
Does anorexia really cause weight loss?
Anorexia nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder that can kill. Seek psychiatric help if you are suffering from anorexia. Restricting a massive number of calories is going to wreck havoc on your body.
Heart conditons and associated with anorexia nervosa?
Anorexics often suffer from many heart conditions. Commonly, it is a low heart rate and low blood pressure. A low body temperature can happen, too. Often, the heart becomes weak and is placed under a lot of strain and pressure. This can cause permanent damage, malfunction, and potentially even heart failure.
Can lack of food cause a teenager to have seizure like symptoms?
Yes, especially if they have been not eating for a prolonged period of time, such as in Anorexia Nervosa. See the Related Link.
Can constipation cause high blood pressure?
It doesn't cause high blood pressure. However, it can increase your blood pressure.
