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Aftermath of Anorexia and Bulimia

Aftermath of Anorexia and BulimiaEating disorders can cause serious permanent sequelae in the body of patients, these range from organic to psychological disorders. A longer time of suffering, the consequences are more likely and severe, is well established that the life of a person with anorexia or bulimia dangers past 5 years of disease.

These are some of the physical consequences that may suffer those suffering from anorexia or bulimia nervosa:

Cardiac sequelae

Arrhythmias
Decrease the size of the heart (heart shaped drop)
Mitral valve prolapse, this is a cause of sudden death so common in people with anorexia.
Low pressure
Cold extremities
Heart failure

Endocrinological sequelae

Polycystic ovaries what causes them: infertility, severe acne, alopecia and androgenization.
Osteoporosis
Malfunction of the thyroid hormones
Poor regulation of insulin production

Digestive sequelae

Malabsorption of nutrients due to intestinal smooth, creating a chronic shortage of vitamins and minerals.
Diarrhea and constipation
Reflux
Chronic Gastritis

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