6-20 percent of anorexics eventually will die from their disease. Approximately 1 in 100 to 1 in 200 of anorexics dies each year. 30-50 percent of the deaths are due to suicide, the rest are due to medical complications.
Significant medical complications can occur in essentially all of the primary human organ systems, including the brain, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, neurological system, teeth, skin, bones, metabolism, hematological system (example: red and white blood cell count), endocrine (hormone and reproductive) system, fluids and electrolytes.
1. Cardiac (Heart problems):
Slowed heart rate
Low blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
Heart failure
Cardiomyopathy
2. Gastrointestinal:
Delayed gastric emptying, leaving person feeling bloated & full
Constipation
Esophageal perforation
Pancreatitis
3. Kidney Damage
4. Dental:
Erosion of dental enamel from vomiting
Cavities
Anemia
Low white count
Low platelet count
6. Skin:
Development of baby-like skin, over body & face
Or dry, scaly skin
Yellow tinge to skin
Green tinge to skin
7. Depression