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Table 3. Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Organ System Symptom/Sign
1
Related to nutritional
restriction Related to purging
Gastrointestinal Abdominal discomfort Abdominal discomfort
Gastrointestinal Constipation Constipation
Gastrointestinal Diarrhea
(due to laxative use)
Gastrointestinal Nausea
Gastrointestinal Early satiety
Gastrointestinal Abdominal distention,
bloating
Abdominal distention,
bloating
Gastrointestinal Heartburn, gastroesophageal
erosions or inflammation
Gastrointestinal Vomiting, possibly blood-
streaked
Gastrointestinal Rectal prolapse
Cardiovascular Dizziness, faintness,
orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness, faintness,
orthostatic hypotension
Cardiovascular Palpitations, arrhythmias Palpitations, arrhythmias
Cardiovascular Bradycardia
Cardiovascular Weak irregular pulse
Cardiovascular Cold extremities, acrocyanosis
Cardiovascular Chest pain
Cardiovascular Dyspnea
Reproductive/
Endocrine
Slowing of growth
(in children or adolescents)
Slowing of growth
(in children or adolescents)
Reproductive/
Endocrine
Arrested development of
secondary sex characteristics
Arrested development of
secondary sex characteristics
Reproductive/
Endocrine
Low libido Low libido
Reproductive/
Endocrine
Fertility problems
Reproductive/
Endocrine
Oligomenorrhea Oligomenorrhea
Reproductive/
Endocrine
Primary or secondary
amenorrhea
(cont'd)
