Health Concerns Associated with ARFID

Health concerns associated with eating disorders, including ARFID:

• Poor growth or stunted growth

• Weight loss or not gaining weight or following weight curves in children and adolescents

• Nutrition deficiencies of vitamins, minerals, and protein

• Tube feeding or reliance on nutritional supplement drinks

• Malnutrition

• Underweight

• Delayed puberty

• Gastrointestinal problems, including constipation, bloating, pain

Malnutrition can cause:

• Slow pulse

• Dizziness and fainting

• Dehydration

• Weakened bones (osteoporosis) and weakened muscles

• Poor concentration and inattention

• Mood changes and inflexible thinking

• Interruption of menses

• Constipation, gastrointestinal problems

• Electrolyte disturbances

• Fatigue, weakness

• Brittle nails

• Dry hair, hair loss

• Lack of appetite

• Low iron or thyroid levels

• Feeling cold all the time

• Fine body hair growth

• Muscle weakness

• Weakened immune system

• Poor wound healing

• Cold hands and feet

• Swollen feet