Tonya and PQBON's WebLog

BREATH: Will smell because of ketone bodies - the body's emergency fuel source - expiring through his lungs.

LIPS: Likely to be cracked because of a lack of B group vitamins.

BONES: Loss of calcium and collagens will make bones more brittle. The inactivity will put him at risk of getting severe osteoporosis later in life.

LIVER: May have shrunk by as much as a quarter because of the loss of proteins and the lack of food passing through his system.

KIDNEYS: Will have wasted and reduced in size. Shouldn't be too damaged - it is possible to survive on one third of one kidney.

MUSCLES: Wastage will be high as the body starves them of proteins to boost his immune system. and his arms, legs and chest will be most affected. It will be difficult for him to walk or stand.

BRAIN: Likely to have swollen by up to six per cent as salt is pulled elsewhere. Extra pressure may cause him delusions and disorientation.

EYES: Will have blurred vision through low blood pressure and the swelling of his brain may have put stress on optic nerves.

HEART: Will have shrunk by five-10 per cent as the body begins to "eat" itself to hunt for vital proteins. Irregular heartbeat too.

STOMACH: Will have shrunk, and he'll feel full on much less food more quickly. But it is elastic and should stretch again.