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Common Medical Complications of Eating Disorders​

  • Bradycardia (low heart rate)

  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

  • Tachycardia (fast heart rate)

  • Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods)

  • Constipation

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 

  • Abnormal Electrolytes (low potassium, sodium and dehydration from purging)

  • Abnormal blood counts (low red blood cells, low white blood cells and low platelets)

  • Liver test abnormalities

  • Sialadenitis (swollen parotid glands from purging)

  • Skin and hair changes

  • Osteopenia or Osteoporosis (bone loss)

  • Edema (swelling)

  • Extreme fatigue

  • Cognitive difficulties 

  • And many others.....

Nutrition

Robyn Goldberg The Eating Disorder Trap book
Health at Every Size
Wendy sterling how to nourish your child through an eating disorder

Books / Videos / Articles

mahler eating disorder complications
wendy sterling no weigh
guadiani sick enough
lauren mulheim when your teen has an eating disorder
wendy sterling body positive teens

Resources

National Eating Disorder Association
International Association of Eating Disorder
American Eating Disorder
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