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Anorexia can affect the body in many ways. Commonly, some health and side effects are - *Hair loss *Dry skin *Weight loss *Low body temperature *Low blood pressure *Low heart rate *Organ problems, malfunction, and / or failure *Stomach and intestinal issues *Prone to fainting, dizziness, and weakness *Often being cold when other are not (due to lack of body fat) *Depression

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