Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa

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Cardiac Abnormalities

• Arrhythemias
• Mirtrol valve prolapse
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Refeeding syndrome

Electrolyte Abnormalities

• Hypokalemia
  
• Hypomagnesemia
• Hypocalcemia
• Metabolic alkalosis

Gastrointestinal Abnormalities

• Gastoporesis
  
• Gastroesophageal reflux disorder
• Constipation/diarrhea, abdominal cramping

Renal Complications

• Dehydration
  
• Decreased creatinine clearance
• Peripheral edema

Musculoskeletal Complications

• Short stature
  
• Osteoporosis/ Osteopenia

Gynocological/ Obstetric Complications

• Amenorrhea
  
• Infertility
• Menstrual Dysfunction

Neurological Complications

• Brain atrophy
  
• Generalized motor weakness
• Peripheral neuropathy

Other complications

• Decrease in reflex response rate
  
• Hypothermia
• Loss of scalp hair
• Brittle nails
• Dry skin
• Lanugo