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What causes loss of appetite for water?
Causes of loss of appetite include pregnancy, metabolic problems, chronic liver disease, COPD, dementia, HIV, hepatitis, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney failure, heart failure, cocaine, heroin, speed, chemotherapy, morphine, codeine, and antibiotics.
Why am I not hungry or thirsty?
A lack of appetite and a decrease in hunger levels can be caused by a variety of physical or mental factors. Mental health conditions, like anxiety, depression, and stress, can all have a negative effect on hunger levels.
What to eat or drink when you have no appetite?
Some strategies and suggestions for low appetite days:
- Smoothie (include any combination of fruit, milk, yogurt, nut/seed butter, flax, chia seeds, etc)
- Fruit + Peanut/Almond Butter.
- Toast + Egg (toss in some avocado to get some delicious healthy fat, if you feel up to it!)
- Cheese quesadilla and salsa.
- Yogurt + granola.
What does I lost my appetite mean?
: to no longer feel hungry That movie made me lose my appetite.
What causes loss of appetite and how to treat it?
Many causes of loss of appetite can be treated, especially if diagnosed early, but prolonged loss of appetite can lead to weight loss and malnutrition, as well as a delay in diagnosis. —Dr. Chandra Manuelpillai What causes a loss of appetite? 1. Depression Depression makes you feel sad, hopeless, discouraged most of the time.
How do I know if I have a lack of appetite?
It is particularly important to see your GP as soon as possible if you have any of the following symptoms associated with a persisting lack of appetite: Unintentional weight loss. Difficulty swallowing. Pain in your tummy (abdominal pain). Swelling of your tummy. Night sweats. Feeling sick (nausea).
When should I go to the ER for loss of appetite?
Loss of appetite usually isn’t an emergency. However, you should go to the ER if you have loss of appetite and any of these symptoms: Severe malnutrition or dehydration
What causes loss of appetite after cancer treatment?
Treatment-related side effects like pain, nausea, and constipation can also cause loss of appetite. A person with a poor appetite or no appetite may eat much less than normal or may not eat at all. A poor appetite can be caused by a changed sense of taste or smell, feeling full, tumor growth, dehydration,…