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What are side effects to anorexia?

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Some effects of anorexia are...

*Weight loss *Dry / flaky skin *Hair loss, discoloration, thinning, and/or loss of "shine" *Fainting *Dizziness *Sensitivity to the cold *Organ problems / failure *Low heart rate / blood pressure *Depression *Dressing in layers ot hide weight loss / stay warmer *Growth of thin, "peach fuzz" hair, called lanugo

Note - These are only a few side effects. Those who suffer from anorexia may experience some or all of these factors. Certain ones can come and go, while others may never appear at all in a ceratin indiviual. Also, just because a person exhibits one or more of the signs, it doen not always mean that that person specifically has anorexia.

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