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Digestive problem

Hi, I am only 18 and I have recently started experiencing digestion problems. My digestive system has started working very slowly and I never before had this problem. Sometimes I eat something in the morning and become hungry only past 5 pm. What can be the reason for this?
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Hi, your problems could be due to slow motility disorders. This can be due to causes like IBS. Was diabetes ruled out? Diabetes can cause autonomic neuropathy and affect the digestive system, leading to problems with digestion and elimination. Also, check with your doctor to rule out cause like hypothyroidism. Hypothyroid state results if there is a lack of the hormone thyroxine.

The early symptoms of hypothyroidism are fatigue, lethargy, weakness, arthralgias, myalgias, muscle cramps, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, headache and menorrhagia. There will be thinning of hair and nails also. Regards.
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My pleasure, take care..:)
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Dear Dr. Anitha,
Thank you very much for your reply. I will check these problems with my doctor. I hope to solve this out. :)
Thank you for your time and best wishes!
Satya
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