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Eating Disorders


Each individual has a critical weight that they must maintain for the body to meet the demands for healthy functions, "critical weight is about 90% of ideal weight"(Kinoy 9).
             Anorexia takes many physical tolls on our bodies. One of the most obvious signs of anorexia is the loss of menstrual periods. In females, periods stop before weight loss begins. Anorexia patients are more prone to osteoporosis, vulnerable to fractures, and limited safety to exercise (Kinoy 10). For this reason, calcium and hormone supplements are used as part of the medical treatment.
             The main health risk related to anorexia is slowing down of the heart. Other muscles may reduce because of malnutrition, but the heart muscle suffers more than any other muscle. The heart of an anorexic patient is smaller and weaker than the average individual. The heart slows down and the blood pressure drops to protect the body's vital central organs. Another serious consequence of cardiac impairment is the inability of the heart to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues in response to exercise (Kinoy 10).
             Stomach functioning is also impaired by anorexia. Anorexia patients often feel bloated or get full very easy. However, the stomach functions can be easily corrected over a period of several months with a good nutritional diet plan, but medication may be needed, depending on the severity.
             Starvation itself takes a major toll on the body. The individual may have a loss of brain mass, cholesterol may increase liver damage, and their blood counts are usually low (Kinoy 10). Due to the body trying to repair all of these elements, the immune system also goes down hill. The immune system is the body's natural shield to inflection and disease.
             Many of these physical complications related to anorexia can be resolved by gaining back needed weight. Individuals usually need professional help for the correction of this disorder. With the help of a medical physician, a psychotherapist, and a dietitian anorexia patients can be on their way to recovery.


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