If you are concerned that something’s wrong, you should see a doctor immediately. Your health is not something you should ignore, and most of these problems can be reversible if treated in time (although many can be permanent). I hope you will consider recovery before you are faced with medical complications or even death. Eating disorders can do a lot of damage to your body. Recovery is always an option. ❤ I love you lil bean.
heart palpitations
slow or irregular heartbeat (brachycardia)
fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
cold/icy hands and feet
fainting
chest pain, burning or tightness (angina)
bruising very easily
pain in your shoulders, back, neck, or jaw
red spots on the insides of your arms and legs
blue tint to nailbeds, lips, and skin
tingling in your limbs
blood clots
swelling of your ankles, feet, or abdomen
sweating
weakness or dizziness
coughing up white sputum
cramps or pain in your legs
fullness/choking feeling
shortness of breath
yellow looking skin (jaundice)
yellow eyes
pale, bloody or tar-like stool
swollen or tender abdomen
dark/foul smelling urine
skin rashes
diarrhea
persistent nausea
loss of appetite
exhaustion
bruising easily
excessive or constant sweating
sudden weight gain and high cholesterol
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
metabolism slows down
pale or foamy/bubbly urine
urinating very often or very rarely
swelling of your legs, ankles, and feet
shortness of breath
exteme fatigue or drowsiness
nausea that doesn’t go away
feeling cold (anemia)
swollen, puffy face
food tastes like metal
your breath smells like ammonia/fish
brown, red, or purple urine
pressure when urinating
fever
chronic constipation
cramping
pain or difficulty when going to the bathroom
bloody or black stools
foul smelling stools
persistent gas
anal hemmorhoids
sudden extreme urge to go to the bathroom
seizures
mental fuzziness/lack of concentration
memory problems
nightmares
anxiety, depression and paranoia
insomnia and other sleep issues
development of binge eating
suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self harm
compulsive behaviors/rituals
hysteria
feeling restless
impaired or worsening vision and hearing
speech difficulty
irregular breathing
physical numbness
mood swings
bleeding from your ears
stomach pain or cramps
pain when pressing down on stomach
burning sensation in stomach
acid reflux
coughing or vomiting blood
ulcer(s)
coughing white or pink mucus
headaches
chills or fever
diarrhea or bloody stools
bloating
sensitivity to cold
nausea and vomiting
loss of menstrual cycle (amenorrhea) can point to infertility
tooth decay, gum disease
swollen glands in neck
excess hair growth all over your body and face (linugo)
dry, blotchy skin
bones easily fracture and break (osteopenia/osteoperosis)
hair loss
brittle nails
painful esophagus can be a sign of rupture
loss of sex drive
erectile dysfunction
thyroid disorders
getting sick very often (immune system)
dehydration
weak muscles
These are not all of the symptoms and medical complications that can occur because of an eating disorder. It’s important to recognize that an eating disorder can lead to death if left untreated. Please take care of yourself. Recovery is always an option, and you deserve to be healthy and happy. Check out my help page for info on where to start with your recovery. Text 741-741 to chat with a crisis counselor.
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