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I've lost apetite and it's been about 3 weeks, I can't eat any kind of food and if I'm forced to I only eat a little and feel bad after it. How can I get rid of this? And why is this happening?
3 مايو 2014
Other point is that having poor or loss of appetite for 3 weeks without getting better or the problem is worst then U MUST SEE A DOCTOR to perform several tests and know the cause to treat it.
loss of appetite can be due to many causes :
A number of conditions can lead to a decreased appetite. In most cases, your appetite will return to normal once the original condition is treated.
Bacteria and Viruses
Most commonly, a decreased appetite is due to a bacterial or viral infection. The symptom appears along with other influenza symptoms,such as coughing, tiredness, or sneezing. As these illnesses are typically very short-term and rarely last over a few weeks, your appetite will return to normal quickly.
Psychological Causes
There are various psychological causes for a decreased appetite.Appetite may also tend to decrease when you are sad, depressed, grieving, or anxious.
Boredom and stress have also been linked to a decreased appetite.
Eating disorders,such as anorexia nervosa,can also lead to a decreased appetite overall.
Physical Causes
The following medical conditions may cause your appetite to decrease:
-chronic liver disease or kidney failure
-heart failure
-hepatitis
-HIV
-dementia
-hypothyroidism, a condition where your thyroid is under-active
-In rare instances, cancer can cause loss of appetite, particularly if it is concentrated in your colon, stomach, ovaries, or pancreas.
-Medicines
Some medications and drugs may reduce your appetite. These include street drugs,such as cocaine, heroin, and amphetamines,along with prescribed medications, such as some antibiotics, codeine, morphine, and chemotherapy drug
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