Understanding Anorexia through its 10 Symptoms

7. Anemia

Anemia is a disorder that occurs when the red blood cell count in the body is low. It can occur in those with an eating disorder such as anorexia as a result of an unhealthy, very restrictive, or non-existent diet. Anemia results especially from a diet with low iron content, and it's very common for anorexic people to get rid of red meat from their diets because they think that it has too high of fat content. Low iron intake can make people feel weaker and more tired than normal. Dizzy spells and feeling faint can also occur. For those with eating disorders, anorexia treatment at an eating disorder treatment clinic is often very beneficial and can assist in preventing anemia.