A retrospective study published in Lancet Psychiatry found that individuals with newly diagnosed eating disorders and abnormal electrolyte levels had an increased risk of mortality, acute kidney injury, and bone fracture. The study looked at over 6,000 patients with eating disorders and found that those with electrolyte abnormalities faced higher rates of hospitalization and adverse health outcomes. The researchers recommended screening for electrolyte levels in individuals with eating disorders to potentially reduce the risk of death and other severe outcomes. However, the study was observational and could not confirm a causal relationship between electrolyte abnormalities and negative outcomes.
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People with an eating disorder, electrolyte abnormality faced increased risk for death
