Medical Problems
Anorexia |
Bulimia |
Compulsive |
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| Fatigue and lack of energy | x |
x |
x |
| Amenorrhea (loss of menstruation) | x |
x |
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| Dizziness and headaches | x |
x |
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| Shortness of breath | x |
x |
x |
| Irregular heartbeats | x |
x |
x |
| Always being cold | x |
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| Bloating and stomach pain | x |
x |
x |
| Constipation and/or diarrhea | x |
x |
x |
| Hair loss | x |
x |
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| Decreased metabolic rate | x |
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| Edema (water retention) | x |
x |
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| Lanugo (fine downy hair) | x |
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| Kidney and liver damage | x |
x |
x |
| Electrolyte imbalances | x |
x |
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| Osteoporosis | x |
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| Insomnia | x |
x |
x |
| Anemias | x |
x |
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| Cathartic colon (caused from laxative abuse) | x |
x |
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| Low potassium (most common cause of nocturnal cardiac arrest) | x |
x |
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| Headaches | x |
x |
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| Tears of esophagus | x |
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| Erosion of teeth enamel | x |
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| Parotid gland enlargement | x |
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| Low blood pressure | x |
x |
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| Chest pains | x |
x |
x |
| Development of peptic ulcers and pancreatitis | x |
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| Gastric dilation and rupture | x |
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| Abrasions on back of hands and knuckles | x |
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| Hypertension | x |
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| Mobility problems | x |
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| Diabetes | x |
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| Sciatica | x |
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| Hiatal Hernia | x |
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| Embolism | x |
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| High blood pressure | x |
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| Dehydration | x |
x |
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| Cardiac arrest and death | x |
x |
x |
Eating Disorder Recovery Group
Copyright © 1998 by [Colleen Thompson]. All rights reserved.
Revised: 08 Apr 1998 13:50:28 -0400.