Question

Discuss problems related to bulimia and anorexia which are linked to severe anemia.

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Answer 1

Bulimia is a psychological disorder in which an individual is involved in excessive eating. It is followed by guilt of person for over-eating and desire to weight to lose weight. Episodes of vomiting after binge eating lose essential electrolytes from the body. It causes low blood pressure and anemia. In extreme cases, it effects heart muscles and cause heart failure.

Anorexia is also a psychological disorder in which person avoids eating due to fear of gaining weight. People suffering from anemia lack essential nutrients which develops the condition of anemia.