AN Flashcards
Body weight
Significantly low
Intense fear of gaining weight
Brain and neurological problems
Decreased gray matter volume Increased fluid in the brain Dizziness, fatigue, headaches, seizure Disordered thinking Neuropathy
Heart problems
Arrhythmias Slow heart rate <60bpm Fatigue Low BP Electrolyte imbalance Weakened heart muscle, reduced size of the heart
Blood problems
Anemia
Low B12
Bone marrow problems
Increased risk of infection bc of low white blood cells
Kidney problems
Increased urination
Bone problems
Osteopenia/porosis
Increased risk for stress fx
Digestive problems
Bloating
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Uncomfortable fullness
Hormonal problems
Decreased reproductive hormones (estrogen and DHEA)
Increased cortisol
Decreased thyroid and growth hormones
Ammenorhea
Reproductive problems
Infertility
Immune problems
Low resistance to infection
Muscular problems
Loss of muscle tissue
Muscle weakness
Emotional problems
Difficulty concentrating
Increase in bad moods
Sleep problems
Insomnia
Early morning awakening
Sleep disturbance
Hair and skin problems
Brittle, thinning hair on scalp Lanugo Dry skin Hypercarotenmia Brittle nails
