Anorexia nervosa

Self Imposed starvation

Symptoms Intense fear of gaining weight or

becoming fat Severely distorted body image Refusal to maintain a normal weight Restricted food intake Depression

Symptoms continued

Obsessive-compulsive behavior Excessive exercise Failure to menstruate for at least

three cycles

Complications Starvation Slower than normal heartbeat Abdominal pain Lethargy Intolerance of cold Impaired kidney function Development of fine body hair Death

Bulimia

Binge Eating

Symptoms Consumption of large amounts of

food within a specific time period, usually less than two hours

Total loss of control over appetite Binges occur at least twice a week

for several months Binges are followed by purging

Complications Inflammation of the esophagus Enlarged salivary glands Calluses on the hand from self-

induced vomiting Cardiac abnormalities Electrolyte disturbances

Complications Continued

Permanent loss of tooth enamel from exposure to stomach acid while vomiting

Menstrual irregularities Death