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Erin B, Minneapolis, Minnesota

"It's been 17 months, six days and four hours since I last purged, but who is counting. It turned out to be much harder to give up my eating disorder than the cocaine. You were right about going to an eating disorder treatment center that was just as skilled in drug addiction as bulimia. Life is Good!"
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Anorexia Effects

Anorexia's effects on the body's functions are so dangerous that the longer treatment is avoided, the higher the mortality rate is for this psychiatric disorder.

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Effects of Anorexia on the Body

Anorexia affects virtually every area of the body, both internally and externally. Lack of nutrition can be detrimental and cause the following:

Kidney failure
Lung damage
Heart damage
Dry and brittle skin, fingernails and hair
Muscle deterioration
Decreased bone density (Osteoporosis)
Low blood pressure
Abnormal or slow heart rate
Severe dehydration
Amenorrhea

Effects of Anorexia on the Mind

Anorexia effects can also cause psychological issues including:

Mood swings
Irritability
Withdrawal from society
An obsession with dieting
Depression
Anxiety
Intense fear of gaining weight
Denial of hunger

Treating the Effects of Anorexia

Anorexia statics reveal that recovery is possible with the right treatment plan. To learn more about treating the effects of anorexia you can call one of our professionals to

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