Anorexia Nervosa: Physical and Psychological Health Risks

Anorexia nervosa can cause a wide range of damage to the body, both physically and psychologically. Some of the physical effects of anorexia nervosa include:

* Low heart rate and blood pressure

* Irregular menstrual cycles or loss of menstruation in women

* Hair loss or thinning

* Yellow or orange skin color, particularly hands

* Brittle nails

* Dry skin

* Cold intolerance

* Insomnia

* Nausea and constipation

* Dental cavities

* Osteoporosis

* Malnutrition

In severe cases, anorexia nervosa can lead to death. Some of the psychological effects of anorexia nervosa include:

* Depression

* Anxiety

* Mood swings

* Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

* Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

* Alcohol and drug abuse

* Self-harm