how does eating disorders affect the body?

Answer 1

Having suffered from anorexia/bulimia many years ago, I can tell your first hand.

1. You are at risk for osteoporosis (This still hasn't happened and I hope it doesn't in the future.

2. Your teeth become so weak which makes your prone to lots of problems to fix. I've had numerous cavities and still seem to get them a lot even though I take care of my teeth now. I've also had numerous root canals and have actually had teeth break off and have had to have some pulled. Now I have to wear a partial and eventually get a bridge. It has and will continue to cost me a ton of money for many years to come.

3. If you stop getting your period because of being underweight, your female reproductive organs can start to shrivel up from being dormant (ie. Ovaries not releasing eggs) If you decide in the future to have children, it may be hard for you.

4. You will grow lots of fine hair all over your body.

5. If you are taking any laxatives you can get numerous kidney infections which is bad for your kidneys. My kidneys still ache sometimes and I always still to this day have to pee a lot.

6. It messes with your heart.

7. You can also overdose on laxatives which can have severe it not fatal effects. I did this once and almost died. I was in ICU for a while because of it too.

8. You screw up your metabolism which you will regret.

9. Your mind is not clear because your body is not getting its nutritional and caloric needs met.

I'm sure there's more, but that's what I remember from my experience.

Answer 2

they're really bad, first you become malnurished, this leads to putting you at a higher risk for osteoporosis, your hair may also start to fall out, you'll have no energy, you wont be able to think as good, they're just so bad for the body