Table 1 Medical Complications of Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
From: Medical complications and management of atypical anorexia nervosa
Fluid and Electrolytes | Dehydration |
|---|---|
| Â | Hypokalemia |
| Â | Hyponatremia |
| Â | Hypophosphatemia |
| Â | Hypomagnesemia |
Renal | Reduced eGFR |
Cardiovascular | Bradycardia |
| Â | Hypotension |
Gastrointestinal | Bloating and constipation |
| Â | Delayed gastric emptying |
| Â | Elevated liver enzymes |
| Â | Gallstones |
| Â | Gastro-esophageal reflux |
| Â | Esophagitis |
| Â | Barrett esophagus |
| Â | Bloody diarrhea |
| Â | Rectal prolapse |
Endocrine | Low estrogen (girls) or low testosterone (boys) |
| Â | Primary or secondary amenorrhea (girls) |
| Â | Low T3 syndrome |
Hematologic | Anemia |
| Â | Leukopenia |
| Â | Thrombocytopenia |
Skeletal | Low bone mineral density |
| Â | Possible increased bone fragility |
Neurologic | Syncope |
| Â | Seizures |