Plzz explain impact of anorexia nervosa..

Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by both psychological and physiological signs and symptoms related to low body weight and abnormal food restriction behaviors.

Some of the short-term effects of anorexia include:

• Weight loss.
• Dehydration.
• Dry skin and hair.
• Nausea.
• Constipation.
• Fatigue.
• Dizziness.
• Fainting.
• Insomnia.

If left untreated, a person with anorexia can suffer many long-term health effects, such as:

• Bone weakening (osteoporosis).
• Anemia.
• Seizures.
• Thyroid problems.
• Lack of vitamins and minerals.
• Low potassium levels in the blood.
• Decrease in white blood cells.
• Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation in females).
• Lowered testosterone in males.
• Tooth decay.
• Muscle loss and weakness.
• Hair loss.
• Abnormally low blood pressure and heart rate, which can lead to heart failure.
• Kidney problems.
• Suicide.
• Death from health complications.