hunger at night

[Suresh1999]

I feel hungry at night even after i eat heavily . I need to grab an energy bar just before i sleep else i am unable to fall asleep

This is happening after my appendicities operation in 2007

People say that we should not eat very heavily and sleep but it is not in my case i need to eat a lot and due to which i have become overweight too

Moreover i suffer from sleep apnea due to which overweight is not good for me

Please advise

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum,  the sensation of being hungry is controlled in the brain by the Hypothalamus. The Thyroid controls this reflex. If you are having problems with hunger, then you should get the Thyroid checked with T3, T4 and TSH levels.

Also you should undergo complete physical and blood sugar estimation (to rule out diabetes). This also needs to be differentiated with eating disorders. You also need to undergo weight reducing exercises which will help reduce symptoms of apnea. I suggest you to consult physician. Take care and regards.

[nav900]

hai
See ,consume food having less  fat at night. Stop Consuming when you think u need some more food.

Also have warm milk, or honey , or banana, before going to bed


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