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Common Medical Complications of Eating Disorders
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Bradycardia (low heart rate)
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Hypotension (low blood pressure)
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
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Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
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Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods)
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Constipation
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Abnormal Electrolytes (low potassium, sodium and dehydration from purging)
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Abnormal blood counts (low red blood cells, low white blood cells and low platelets)
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Liver test abnormalities
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Sialadenitis (swollen parotid glands from purging)
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Skin and hair changes
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Osteopenia or Osteoporosis (bone loss)
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Edema (swelling)
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Extreme fatigue
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Cognitive difficulties
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And many others.....
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