A woman’s body cannot get the energy it needs from food while having the condition of anorexia, so it slows down and stops functioning normally. Anorexia can affect your body in the following ways over time: Heart complications including low blood pressure, sluggish cardiac rates, irregular heartbeat, heart disease, and sudden heart failure death5 Anemia and other blood disorders (if the red blood cells do not bring enough oxygen to your body) Dilution of the bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis) Renal or renal dysfunction stones Lack of cycles that can cause pregnancy complications Increased risk of miscarriage, cesarean delivery, or a baby with low birth weight during pregnancy Anorexia is a debilitating condition that can lead to death, as well. Studies have shown that more women and girls are dying with anorexia than any other eating disorder or mental disorder, like depression. Most people with anorexia often experience other issues of mental wellbeing’s, such as depression or anxiety. Many long-term surveys of around 20 years and more have shown that people who follow the prescribed treatment with eating disorders typically have achieved and retained healthy weight.