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There are far more than three effets, as anorexia can cause many problems - often dangerous or deadly - to a person and their body and mind and well being. Some of the most common are...

*Weight loss, protruding bones

*Dry skin

*Discolored nails

*Dry or brittle or thin hair, hair loss

*Poor eyesight

*Weakness, fatigue

*Dizziness

*Fainting

*Feeling cold (when other are not)

*Pain, enflamed joints, Arthritis

*Brittle bones

*Depression

*Isolation

*OCD, BDD (Body Dismorphc Disorder)

*Mood swings

*Organ malfunction / struggle (heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, stomach)

*Loss of menstruation (for girls)

*Loss of sex drive (for men)

*Organ failure (heart, lungs, kidneys, liver)

*Heart murmur, heart conditions

*Low blood pressure

*Low heart rate

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The main and one of the most noticeable effects is a considerable amount of weight loss. Dry skin is another effect of Anorexia Nervosa, because due to lack of eating, the skin does not get all the nutrients it needs to remain healthy. Osteoporosis is also an effect of Anorexia.

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