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Complications of Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa is a very serious illness that has a wide range of effects on the body and mind. It is also associated with other problems, ranging from frequent flus and general poor health to life-threatening conditions. Some experts believe that it should not be approached as a simple eating disorder but as a serious condition requiring staging according to severity.

At this time no treatment program for anorexia nervosa is completely effective. Recovery rates vary be...

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...weight. In some cases, severe dieting has caused the metabolism to adapt to malnutrition and resist the effects of overfeeding. Some anorexic patients also may naturally have a higher metabolism... Read more »

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