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Causes of sudden loss of appetite

Anyone can suddenly lose interest in food. Many of us do not give it any importance, while many others panic. But neither giving it any importance nor panicking is right.

You should take the cause seriously and take action accordingly instead of panicking - this is what the doctor told me along with many other suggestions when I had this problem.

Sometimes it happens that - you do not feel like eating anything at all. Temporary loss of appetite can occur for very simple reasons, but serious problems can also be hidden behind it. So, while it is not good to always dismiss loss of appetite, there is no need to panic too much, but it should also be seen as a health problem and you should seek medical help.

# However, it is good to know the causes and warning signs of loss of appetite ---

Experts say - Loss of appetite can be caused by indigestion, swallowing problems, thyroid problems and anemia. Weight gain can occur despite loss of appetite due to thyroid problems. It is normal to have a slight loss of appetite in old age, and there is nothing to worry about if there are no other symptoms.

Temporary loss of appetite occurs in jaundice, typhoid, viral fever, cold, vomiting or diarrhea. Some medications (such as some antibiotics, migraine medications, etc.) can be responsible for loss of appetite. There may be a lot of loss of appetite in the first few months of pregnancy, which usually goes away after three months. People suffering from tuberculosis, cancer, kidney failure and any long-term disease have loss of appetite.

Mental problems can have a great impact on appetite. In a type of mental problem, the patient consumes very little food despite having no physical problems. Another type of problem is when the patient vomits intentionally after eating. Apart from this, suffering from mental stress and depression can lead to loss of appetite.

If you consult a doctor, he or she will conduct tests to determine the cause of your loss of appetite and taste, and will treat you accordingly.

Danger signs:

Find out what other symptoms accompany loss of appetite and if you have any other symptoms, you should seek medical advice urgently -

1. Loss of more than 5 percent of your body weight in 6 months.

2. Difficulty swallowing for a long time, feeling full after eating a small amount of food (especially in older people).

3. Bleeding from any part of the body - such as coughing up blood, vomiting blood, passing blood in your urine or stool, or passing black, soft stools, or bleeding from the nipples.

4. Feeling full or lumpy anywhere in the body.

5. Having loose stools and constipation after a few days.

6. Long-term cough.

7. Yellowing of the eyes or watery stool, stomach pain.

8. Unusual changes in voice.

9. Excessive worry about controlling eating habits.

10. Excessive weakness in the body.

A little awareness is needed regarding the problem of general appetite loss. Taking the help of a nutritionist will help you know - what to eat to increase appetite?

# Nutritionists share some tips to increase the taste of food ---

1. Do not drink water at the beginning or in the middle of a meal.

2. The taste, color, and smell of food affect people's taste. So serve food attractively.

3. Do some light exercise or walk every day. Metabolism will increase and appetite will increase. Eat more fiber-rich foods to relieve constipation.

4. After illness, fever, or any infection, there is a lack of taste for a few days. Choose nutritious foods at this time. Eat soup, fruits, fruit juices, milkshakes, non-vegetarian foods, etc.

5. If you do not have gas problems, you can add various types of spices to your food to increase its taste. For example, you can eat food with pepper, cardamom, ginger, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, and various pickles. These are taste enhancers. But if you have gas problems, eat easily digestible foods with a little less spice.

6. Avoid fast food, soft drinks, chips. These reduce appetite and keep the stomach full for a long time.

7. Excessive tea, coffee, smoking reduce appetite. Dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt, etc. increase appetite.

8. You can chew raw amla to increase appetite. Or mix dried amla powder in water and drink it with ginger or ginger juice mixed with hot water or tea, mint leaves, cardamom powder or sugar. Pomegranate juice, orange or malta, lemon, etc. increase appetite. Add broccoli, tomatoes, coriander leaves to your food.

Note: If the loss of appetite is long-lasting, if there is weight loss, fever, weakness, etc., you must consult a doctor. Be aware to lead a healthy life.