what are the main causes of loss of appetite?
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["digestive conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease.", "a hormonal condition known as Addison's disease.", 'asthma.', 'diabetes.', 'chronic liver or kidney disease.', 'high calcium levels in the blood.', 'HIV and AIDS.', 'underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism.']
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['Muscle loss. Muscle loss, or muscle wasting, can lead to unexpected weight loss. ... ', 'Overactive thyroid. ... ', 'Rheumatoid arthritis. ... ', 'Diabetes. ... ', 'Depression. ... ', 'Inflammatory bowel disease. ... ', 'Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ... ', 'Endocarditis.']
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The reverse can also be true. Loss of appetite and not eating can lead to abdominal pain. Loss of appetite happens when you lose the desire to eat during typical meal or snack times. A variety of lifestyle habits and conditions can cause abdominal pain and loss of appetite.
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When HIV Makes You Lose Weight When you have HIV, things that can cause you to lose weight include: The HIV virus itself. HIV drugs, which dull your appetite, make food taste bad, or make it harder for your body to absorb nutrients. Symptoms like nausea and mouth sores can make eating unpleasant.
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The physiological changes that occur with ageing that can impair appetite include changes to the digestive system, hormonal changes, disease, pain, changes to the sense of smell, taste and vision and a decreased need for energy. Changes to the digestive system can contribute to declining appetite.
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The bottom line You may feel hungry frequently if your diet lacks protein, fiber, or fat, all of which promote fullness and reduce appetite. Extreme hunger is also a sign of inadequate sleep and chronic stress. Additionally, certain medications and illnesses are known to cause frequent hunger.
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['Constant hunger.', 'Unexplained weight loss.', 'Weight gain.', 'Flu-like symptoms, including weakness and fatigue.', 'Blurred vision.', 'Slow healing of cuts or bruises.', 'Tingling or loss of feeling in hands or feet.', 'Recurring gum or skin infections.']
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['eating and drinking too quickly, particularly gulping fizzy drinks.', 'over eating.', 'heartburn.', 'stress.', 'sudden changes in air temperature.', 'over stretching your neck.', 'certain drugs, such as medicines to treat anxiety (benzodiazepines)', 'alcohol.']
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['Taking too much insulin or diabetes medication.', 'Not eating enough.', 'Postponing or skipping a meal or snack.', 'Increasing exercise or physical activity without eating more or adjusting your medications.', 'Drinking alcohol.']
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The idea of eating food may make you feel nauseous, as if you might vomit after eating. Long-term loss of appetite is also known as anorexia, which can have a medical or psychological cause. It may be a warning sign from your body when you feel fatigue and loss of appetite together.
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If illness is not the cause of the appetite loss, there are several reasons why your child may not be eating. The causes may include: your child is eating between meals. your child is drinking juice or other liquids (other than water) between meals.
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['Eating Quickly. ... ', 'Not Drinking Enough Water. ... ', 'Being Too Social. ... ', 'Sitting Too Long. ... ', 'Not Getting Enough Sleep. ... ', 'Not Having Time to Relax. ... ', 'Eating From Large Plates and Bowls. ... ', 'Eating in Front of the TV.']
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['a need for a diet higher in essential nutrients.', 'hormones.', 'lack of sleep.', 'anxiety or stress.', 'your environment.']
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One theory is that both metabolism and hunger levels may be affected. Also, depression itself may cause weight gain in some people and weight loss in others. Antidepressants interfere with serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates anxiety and mood while also controlling appetite.
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Loss of appetite and not eating can lead to abdominal pain. Loss of appetite happens when you lose the desire to eat during typical meal or snack times. A variety of lifestyle habits and conditions can cause abdominal pain and loss of appetite.
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['a lack of appetite or interest in food or drink.', 'tiredness and irritability.', 'an inability to concentrate.', 'always feeling cold.', 'depression.', 'loss of fat, muscle mass, and body tissue.', 'a higher risk of getting sick and taking longer to heal.', 'longer healing time for wounds.']
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['Diet. A poor diet or nutritional deficiencies may cause people to have low energy levels. ... ', 'Exercise patterns. People may notice that their energy levels decrease after they spend a long time without exercising. ... ', 'Low testosterone. ... ', 'Sleep apnea. ... ', 'Insomnia. ... ', 'Depression. ... ', 'Anemia. ... ', 'Thyroid disorders.']