Anorexia nervosa causes long-term physical damage to organ systems
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 90/100
Anorexia nervosa is associated with extensive physiological complications that can lead to permanent damage across multiple organ systems.
Evidence for · 5
Anorexia nervosa – medical complications
2015 · cited by 301
Paper 0 establishes that anorexia nervosa adversely affects almost every body system and can cause permanent adverse sequelae.
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More for · 4
A Comprehensive Review of Complications and New Findings Associated with Anorexia Nervosa
2021 · cited by 71
Paper 5 confirms that widespread physiological changes affect nearly every organ system in patients with anorexia nervosa.
Linear Growth and Final Height Characteristics in Adolescent Females with Anorexia Nervosa
2012 · cited by 61
Paper 7 identifies linear growth retardation as a prominent long-term feature in adolescent patients with anorexia nervosa.
Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa
2025 · cited by 5
Paper 8 reviews the acute and chronic medical consequences of anorexia nervosa across multiple organ systems, noting life-threatening complications.
Adverse outcomes in patients with a diagnosis of an eating disorder: primary care cohort study with linked secondary care and mortality records.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 10 demonstrates through a large cohort study that individuals with eating disorders face elevated long-term risks for conditions such as renal failure and liver disease.