How many types of eating disorders? What are they?
There are different types of eating disorder. Examples are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder.
Symptoms for Anorexia Nervosa are:
• Abnormally slow heart rate and low blood pressure, heart is changing. The risk for heart failure rises as the heart rate and blood pressure levels sink lower and lower.
• The bones density will decrease, which results in dry, brittle bones.
• Muscle loss and weakness.
• Severe dehydration, which can result in kidney failure.
• Fainting, fatigue, and overall weakness.
• Dry hair and skin; hair loss is common.
• Growth of a downy layer of hair called lanugo all over the body, including the face, in an effort to keep the body warm.
Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa:
• Electrolyte imbalances that can lead to irregular heartbeats and possibly heart failure and death. Electrolyte imbalance is caused by dehydration and loss of potassium, sodium and chloride from the body as a result of purging behaviors.
• Potential for gastric rupture during periods of bingeing.
• Inflammation and possible rupture of the esophagus from frequent vomiting.
• Tooth decay and staining from stomach acids released during frequent vomiting.
• Chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation as a result of laxative abuse.
• Peptic ulcers and pancreatitis.5
Symptoms for Binge Eating Disorder:
• High blood pressure.
• High cholesterol levels.
• Heart disease as a result of elevated triglyceride levels.
• Type II diabetes mellitus.
• Gallbladder disease.source: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/health-consequences-eating-disorders
