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Long term effects of an eating disorder
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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS-M.D.-HG, Jun 24, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Cindy
Anorexia nervosa (eating disorder) can have several adverse effects on body- cold intolerance, cardiac arrhythmias, amenorrhea, bloating, depression, osteoporosis, decreased white blood cells and several others. Because of deficiency in essential nutrients, there is a possibility for reduced Haemoglobin there by resulting in anemia. You may want to have a complete medical work up to rule out any other factors contributing to your symptoms. A combination of medications and psychotherapy will be helpful in the treatment of Anorexia.
Sincerely
HFHS-M.D.
Anorexia nervosa (eating disorder) can have several adverse effects on body- cold intolerance, cardiac arrhythmias, amenorrhea, bloating, depression, osteoporosis, decreased white blood cells and several others. Because of deficiency in essential nutrients, there is a possibility for reduced Haemoglobin there by resulting in anemia. You may want to have a complete medical work up to rule out any other factors contributing to your symptoms. A combination of medications and psychotherapy will be helpful in the treatment of Anorexia.
Sincerely
HFHS-M.D.
