1. Anorexia Nervosa
Experts now estimate that 1 of every 100 women between the ages of 12 and 25 suffers from anorexia. ... When a woman becomes overly thin, her insulating layer of fat diminishes and because of this loss she becomes extremely sensitive to hot or cold temperatures, As well her hands and feet are often cold and have a blue complextion to them. ... With such low amounts of potassium this can cause impairment of neuromuscular functions, which result in weakness and tingling in the hands and feet. ...
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