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Can you please explain how and why with eating disorders have heart palpitations?

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Electrolyte imbalanc: The heart's rhythm is highly sensitive to small changes in potassium and magnesium - both of these electrolytes are altered with diarrhea, vomiting, and restrictive diets - all typical of people with eating disorders.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/10/2013

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