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Feeling hungry a lot
Hey, for the past few months I've been experiencing problems with anxiety and not eating much, but for the past few days thats completely changed! It doesnt matter how much I eat, my stomach feels as though its still empty, it feels as though I'm full in my chest and throat though when I eat. I've had my glucose and sugar checked a few weeks ago so I know it cant be anything to do with that. I just went to the doctor yesterday for the third time in 2 months and I forgot to ask about and I dont want to go back just to ask about this, especially when I've been so many times due to Health Anxiety, anyone have any ideas?
I've had blood tests for stomach ulcers too and I'm all clear on that too. My mum and dad let me back to the doctor since I've been there so many times with health anxiety fears so that may be a problem
i have aniexty to really bad and i tend not to eat tht much either um you should deff go to your doctor and ask him whats wrong
ok if your not hungery you should try to ask your doctor about the pill serqual i take it it makes me more hungeryer and it helps me to get to sleep at night but it works well.
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
You will be surprised to know that stomach ulcers and severe acidity can result in hunger pangs. Even GERD presents with similar symptoms. At times the hunger pangs due to acidity wakes up a person in the wee hours of night. Omeprazole is a good drug to combat this. Along with it you can try over the counter antacids. However I would recommend you see a doctor and take medication under a doctor’s supervision. Avoid heavy meals and take frequent small ones. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Avoid lying down for at least 2 hours after food. Take a late night snack and keep lozenges or crackers beside to bed to be eaten when the pain starts. If you are on contraceptive depot shot then this can cause acidity and make you feel as though you are hungry due to lot of acid. The other possibility is diabetes (ruled out in your case), hyperthyroid states and worms in the gut. All can keep you hungry 24x7. Though a rare disorder, pancreatic insulinomas should also be thought of in your case and have someone check your blood sugar while you have an anxiety *** hunger attack. The hypoglycemia in this is transient and there is a quick increase in blood glucose once you eat. Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Hope this helps. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
You will be surprised to know that stomach ulcers and severe acidity can result in hunger pangs. Even GERD presents with similar symptoms. At times the hunger pangs due to acidity wakes up a person in the wee hours of night. Omeprazole is a good drug to combat this. Along with it you can try over the counter antacids. However I would recommend you see a doctor and take medication under a doctor’s supervision. Avoid heavy meals and take frequent small ones. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Avoid lying down for at least 2 hours after food. Take a late night snack and keep lozenges or crackers beside to bed to be eaten when the pain starts. If you are on contraceptive depot shot then this can cause acidity and make you feel as though you are hungry due to lot of acid. The other possibility is diabetes (ruled out in your case), hyperthyroid states and worms in the gut. All can keep you hungry 24x7. Though a rare disorder, pancreatic insulinomas should also be thought of in your case and have someone check your blood sugar while you have an anxiety *** hunger attack. The hypoglycemia in this is transient and there is a quick increase in blood glucose once you eat. Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Hope this helps. Take care!
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