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Loss of appetite
Recently I have lost my appetite. I am hungry but when it comes to actually eating something the thought of food makes me nauseous. If I force myself to eat I am sick and anything I do eat tastes odd. Can anyone spread any light on what might be up?
It has happened before quite regularly, lasting a few days every couple of months and varies in its severity. I can't see any links with my lifestyle etc so I'm stumped. Anyone know what it is? Is it common? Should I be changing my diet?
It has happened before quite regularly, lasting a few days every couple of months and varies in its severity. I can't see any links with my lifestyle etc so I'm stumped. Anyone know what it is? Is it common? Should I be changing my diet?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
There are two major possibilities. Either your liver function is not too good or you have a gastric ulcer. Get a liver function, kidney function test, test for hypothyroidism and diabetes. These will rule out the general causes for loss of appetite. It could be that you are depressed or anxious. Energy drinks etc also if consumed decrease the appetite.
For gastric function, try OTC omeprazole with antacids. Keep a diet chart and note your food intake in that.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Thanks for writing to the forum!
There are two major possibilities. Either your liver function is not too good or you have a gastric ulcer. Get a liver function, kidney function test, test for hypothyroidism and diabetes. These will rule out the general causes for loss of appetite. It could be that you are depressed or anxious. Energy drinks etc also if consumed decrease the appetite.
For gastric function, try OTC omeprazole with antacids. Keep a diet chart and note your food intake in that.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Hello,
Loss of appetite (Anorexia) can be of natural disinterest in eating (primary anorexia), or is due to some reversible cause (secondary anorexia) like Chronic liver disease , Emotional upset, nervousness, loneliness, boredom, tension, anxiety, loss, and depression, Hypothyroidism ,Infections etc.So for now Increase protein and calorie intake by eating high-calorie, nutritious snacks or several small meals during the day. Liquid protein drinks may be helpful. Keep a record of what you eat and drink for 24 hours. This is called a diet history. If this way it improves can continue or consult to your physician to examine yourself and to ruled out any infection with warms. Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted.
Loss of appetite (Anorexia) can be of natural disinterest in eating (primary anorexia), or is due to some reversible cause (secondary anorexia) like Chronic liver disease , Emotional upset, nervousness, loneliness, boredom, tension, anxiety, loss, and depression, Hypothyroidism ,Infections etc.So for now Increase protein and calorie intake by eating high-calorie, nutritious snacks or several small meals during the day. Liquid protein drinks may be helpful. Keep a record of what you eat and drink for 24 hours. This is called a diet history. If this way it improves can continue or consult to your physician to examine yourself and to ruled out any infection with warms. Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted.
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