Anorexia (physical complications) Flashcards
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Cardiac
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ComplicationsBradycardia, hypotension, arrhythmia, prolonged QT interval, ventricular tachycardia, peripheral edema, sudden death
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Skeletal
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Osteoporosis
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Hematologic
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ComplicationsAnemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
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Reproductive
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ComplicationsAmenorrhea, low levels of LH and FSH, premature births
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Metabolic
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ComplicationsHypothyroidism, hypothermia, dehydration, hypoglycemia, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, metabolic alkalosis
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Gastrointestinal
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ComplicationsDelayed gastric emptying, constipation, pancreatitis
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CNS
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ComplicationsCerebral atrophy, depression, cognitive impairment
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Dermatological
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ComplicationsLanugo, hypercarotenemia