What health effects dose anorexia nevosa cause?

Answer 1

Anorexia can cause many health side effects. Internally, organ (especially the heart and lungs) are stressed and prone to malfunction or organ failure. There is also a lot of mental and psychological stress, often in the form of depression, OCD, BDD, and self-image factors such as low self-esteem and low sense of self-worth. A person may also become more isolated, which is negative to social and overall health and well-being. Other physical problems include hair loss, dry skin, anemia, brittle bones, disolored nails, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, and loss of menstrual cycle (in women).