Table 1

Signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa

CardiacHypotrophy, mitral valve prolapse, bradycardia, hypotension, orthostatic
symptoms, long QT syndrome, arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia, palpitations, general weakness, pitting oedema
RenalDecreased or increased urinary volume, renal failure, uraemia, renal calculi,
hypovolaemic nephropathy, hypokalaemic nephropathy
RespiratoryReduced aerobic capacity
HaematologicalAnaemia, leucopoenia, thrombocytopaenia, bone marrow failure,
increased infection risk
DentalCaries, erosion of dental enamel, erythema of the pharynx,
enlarged salivary glands
GastrointestinalVomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, heartburn,
haematemesis, involuntary vomiting
LiverLiver failure
MetabolicFatigue, cold intolerance, diuresis, bone pain with exercise,
arrested skeletal growth, abnormal temperature responses
EndocrineArrested development of secondary sexual characteristics, amenorrhoea,
higher rates of pregnancy complications, abnormal thyroid function, high
cortisol, high growth hormone, hypoglycaemia, low luteinizing hormone and
follicle-stimulating hormone
NeurologicalApathy, poor concentration, muscle weakness, aches, cramps, myopathy
SkinChanges in hair, lanugo hair, dry skin, yellowing of skin