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| The danger signs for bulimia consists of - Danger Signs : · binging, or eating uncontrollably · purging by strict dieting, fasting, vigorous exercise, vomiting or abusing laxatives or diuretics in an attempt to lose weight · using the bathroom frequently after meals · preoccupation with body weight · depression · mood swings · feeling out of control · swollen glands in neck and face · heartburn · bloating · irregular periods · dental problems · constipation · indigestion · sore throat · vomiting blood · weakness, exhaustion · bloodshot eyes Medical Consequences : · dehydration · damage to bowels, liver and kidney · electrolyte imbalance, which leads to irregular heartbeat, and in some cases, cardiac arrest The danger signs for anorexia consists of - Danger Signs : · loss of a significant amount of weight · continuing to diet although thin · feeling fat, even after losing weight · intense fear of weight gain · loss of monthly menstrual periods · preoccupation with food, calories, fat contents & nutrition · preferring to diet in isolation · cooking for others · hair loss · cold hands and feet · fainting spells · exercising compulsively · lying about food · depression, anxiety · weakness, exhaustion · periods of hyperactivity · constipation · growth of fine body hair on arms, legs and other body parts · heart tremors · dry, brittle skin · shortness of breath Medical Consequences : · shrunken organs · bone mineral loss, which can lead to osteoporosis · low body temperature · low blood pressure · slowed metabolism and reflexes · irregular heartbeat, which can lead to cardiac arrest |