Know that you're not alone. Talk to friends, your minister, your doctor, your roommate or your parents about what is going on. If it would help, ask someone to accompany you to your first counseling appointment. The potential for heart failure must be taken seriously. Cardiac arrhythmia is often found in anorectic patients and can be a cause of sudden death.
Anorectic behavior can lead to dehydration, kidney stones and kidney failure.
A fine body hair can develop on the bodies of anorectics. It is often seen on the arms and can even cover the person's face. Vomiting, the use of laxatives, and diuretics can all cause sodium and potassium to be flushed out of the body. This can cause heart arrhythmia, heart failure and death. Abuse of emetics such as Syrup of Ipecac can lead to toxicity, heart failure and death.