eating disorder Flashcards
anorexia
-excessive leanness or wasting of the body, known as emaciation
-self-starvation
fear of obesity. The following are physical symptom in severely underweight anorexic patient:
Brittle nails
Dull, dry, brittle hair
Amenorrhea
Severe constipation
Lethargy or fatigue
Below-normal vital signs
Muscle weakness
Muscle wasting
Anemia
complications electrolyte imbalances, abnormally low levels of calcium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus. dehydration and metabolic acidosis or alkalosis from overuse of diuretics and laxatives.
Bulimia
-eating binges w/ behavior to get rid of the calories
-chronic inflammation bc of vomiting
-diarrhea from laxative abuse
-dental decay from vomiting
-indigestion
-dehydration
-gastric reflux
complications
- renal damage ,fluid and electrolytes imbalances ,Gerd
