Some Symptoms…
Abnormally slow heart rate and low blood pressure, which mean that the heart muscle is changing. The risk for heart failure rises as the heart rate and blood pressure levels sink lower and lower.
Reduction of bone density (osteoporosis), which results in dry, brittle bones.
Muscle loss and weakness.
Severe dehydration, which can result in kidney failure.
Fainting, fatigue, and overall weakness.
Dry hair and skin; hair loss is common.
Growth of a downy layer of hair—called lanugo—all over the body, including the face, in an effort to keep the body warm.
Common Causes for Eating Disorders Include...
Low Self-Esteem
Feeling out of control
Feeling not good enough or otherwise inadequate
Related mental illnesses, such as clinical depression and anxiety
Family and personal relationship issues
Being bullied or teased for weight, height, size, or appearance
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
Neglect or abandonment
Peer pressure
Media influences
Cultural standards of beauty
Chemical imbalances, in some individuals, that may control the brain’s ability to control or register feelings of hunger, appetite, and even digestion
Genetics, as eating disorders tend to occur in families