Anorexia Nervosa Physical Complications

The most common complications leading to death in Anorexia Nervosa are:

  • Cardiac arrest
  • Fluid imbalance
  • Suicide
  • Kidney failure
  • Electrolyte Imbalance

Other physical symptoms seen with Anorexia:

  • Osteoporosis or Osteopenia (thinning of the bones)
  • Dry, yellowish skin
  • Brittle hair and nails
  • Anemia
  • Muscle weakness
  • Repeated constipation
  • Languno (excessive growth of fine hair on body)
  • Low blood pressure and slower pulse
  • Low body temperature
  • Person feels cold all the time
  • Person feels lethargic

 
Selah House is licensed by the State of Indiana as a Private Mental Health Institution to provide a continuum of care that includes acute inpatient treatment through outpatient services and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for inpatient care.