What is a disadvantage of eating disorder?

Answer 1

Anorexia has many disadvantages, many of which are as a result of the disorder. Some are...

*Weight loss, protrufing bones

*Hair loss

*Discolored nails

*Dry, flaky skin

*Pale skin color

*Weakness, fatigue

*Dizziness, fainting

*Depression

*OCD

*BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)

*Heart murmur

*Lack / Shortened attention span

*Constant fidgeting

*Minimal food intake

*Odd food habits

*Dressing in layers

*Mood swings

*Behavioral changes

*Low self-esteem, low body-image

*Constant, excessive exercising

*Defensive about weight / food

*Purging, laxative abuse

*Organ malfunction, failure

*Breathing difficulties

*Feeling cold (often when others are not), increased risk of hypothermia

*Loss of menstrual cycle (in women)

*Lack of sex drive (in men)

*Heart problems, malfunction, failure

*Isolation

Answer 2

The mental torment and with bulimia, the acid erosion of your teeth!

Answer i agree with the mental torment part. it's indescribable how terrible it is. eating disorders also destroy your sense of self and identity, your relationships with others (most people with eating disorders isolate & can become very lonely), and can destroy your ability to go to school and have a good future. they can also be very expensive and are very hard to overcome without help. there are also many medical consequences. here are a few: * Irregular heartbeat, cardiac arrest, death

* Kidney damage, renal failure, death

* Liver damage (made worse by substance abuse), death

* Loss of muscle mass.

* Permanent loss of bone mass; fractures and lifelong problems caused by fragile bones and joints. Osteopenia, osteoporosis, and dowager's hump

* Destruction of teeth, rupture of esophagus, damage to lining of stomach; gastritis, gastric distress including bloat and distension

* Disruption of menstrual cycle, infertility

* Delayed growth and permanently stunted growth due to under-nutrition. Even after recovery and weight restoration, person may not catch up to expected normal height.

* Weakened immune system

* Icy hands and feet

* Swollen glands in neck; stones in salivary duct, "chipmunk cheeks."

* Excess hair on face, arms, and body. Long, downy lanugo hair. May be emaciated body's attempt to be warm.

* Dry, blotchy skin that has an unhealthy gray or yellow cast

* Anemia, malnutrition. Disruption of body's fluid/mineral balance (electrolyte imbalance, loss of potassium; can be fatal)

* Fainting spells, seizures, sleep disruption, bad dreams, mental fuzziness

* Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), including shakiness, anxiety, and restlessness.

Answer 3

There are many consequences and side effects or results of anorexia. Some negative ones, such as consequences would be, are weight loss to the point where the body begin to become malnourished, starved, prone to illness (due to a weakened immune system), mental distress and problems, and heart problems, along with a risk of death.

Answer 4

There are many consequences and negative side effects of anorexia. Some invclude:

* Weight loss

* Excessive exercising

* Strict diet / calorie control

* Abnormal food habits

* Isolation

* Refusal to eat with or near others

* Mood swings

* Personality change

* OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

* BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)

* Hair loss

* Brittle or discoloured nails

* Dry skin

* Fatigue

* Dizziness, fainting

* Depression

* Weakened immune system

* Low self-esteem

* Low self-worth

* Loss of menstruation (women)

* Permanent infertility

* Low sex drive (men)

* Brittle bones, prone to injury

* Anemia, easy burising

* Dehydration

* Low heart rate

* Stunted growth

* Low pulse

* Liver problems

* Digestive upsets

* Problems focusing / concentration

* Heart problems / failure

Answer 5

There are no advantages to having an eating disorder. Eating disorders are mental illnesses that affect your way of thinking and your physical health. They are extremely dangerous and millions die from them each year. If you think that you or a loved one may have an eating disorder it is crucial that you get help as soon as possible.