Can Anorexia Cause Tooth Decay
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder that usually surfaces around early adolescence in teen girls affecting women more than any other group. It is typically seen in middle to upper income groups and Caucasians. Psychologically the condition has been characterized by obsessive fears and desire to control ones body. The behavior of an anorexic is an endless cycle of excessive exercising, enemas, laxatives, diuretics, diet pills and food restriction to obtain weight loss; Frequently resembling those starving in third world countries.
One of the hidden risks of prolonged eating disorders is a decalcification (perimylolysis) of teeth or thinning of tooth enamel. Teeth may become so eroded (rotten, decayed) that they will have to be removed.
The constant onslaught of (gastric) stomach acid due to vomiting or regurgitation is a breeding ground for gum disease and tooth decay.
Anorexia and bulimia can be very similar in that both may involve induced vomiting.
There are two types of anorexics
- restrictive severe food intake restriction and excessive exercise
- Binge/purge self induce vomiting, excessive use of laxatives, diuretics and enemas
Job occupations where physical appearance and weight are of vital importance (models, actors, athletes, dancers) tend to be more high risk. But peer pressure especially among teens can also be of great importance; And for teens with a low self esteem and a need to feel accepted even more so.
Drastic weight loss with eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia tend to be the most obvious symptoms. But it is also possible to have either disorder and be overweight. Anorexia and bulimia can have an effect on the body in many other ways.
- Lost menstrual cycle (amenorrhea)
- Chronic fatigue resulting in an weakened immune system
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Lung collapse
- Heart failure
- Diabetes
- Stomach erosion
- Hypertension
- Hyperactivity
- Low blood pressure
- Liver and kidney infection
- Seizures
- TMJ Syndrome
- miscarriage and still births
- Infertility
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Fingers becoming callused from induced vomiting
Take it from someone who has been there.
“Eniwekwe” Her Story
 |
Tags: amenorrhea, anorexia caucasians, anorexia tooth decay, anorexics, binge/purge, bulimia tooth decay, decalcification, eniwekwe, eniwekwe anorexia, eniwekwe tooth decay, ethnic groups effected most by anorexia, excessive weightloss, gum disease anorexia, hi risk professions actors models entertainers athletes dancers, high risk jobs for anorexia, how eating disorders cause gum disease, jobs and anorexia, jobs eating disorders, obsessive compulsive behavior, overweight anorexics, peridontal disease anorexia, perimylolysis, periodontal disease and eating disorder, poor diet, regurgitation tooth decay, rotten teeth, seizures from anorexia, self induced vomiting, socioeconomic status, symptoms of anorexia, symptoms of bulimia, symptoms of eating disorders, teens and anorexia, teens eating disorders, vomit tooth decay, women anorexia, women bulimia
