Question

Andrea, an extremely thin 19-year-old woman, tells Dr. Versace that she has not been menstruating. Although Andrea appears healthy from her physical exam, Dr. Versace thinks that Andrea may be suffering from anorexia nervosa. However, she notices that Andrea has pitted teeth. Why should that observation cause Dr. Versace to further consider the diagnosis?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Anorexia can sometimes cause a person to throw up, throw up contains stomach acid. When the acid hits your teeth it damages and pits them. Also not menstruating is another symptom of anorexia. When the body loses fat other natural body sytems shut down such as the mestrul cycle.