Question 1

loss of appetite after food poisoning. normal?

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Can happen: There are many causes of food poisoning, but it may be common for symptoms to persist after the actual episode of exposure or infection is over, including loss of appetite. You may need to seek dietary help to insure good nutrition if you are not eating normally. There might also be an aversion to certain foods long after the event that eventually can resolve with time.

Question 2

loss of appetite, after i eat my stomach hurts and i feel nauseous. can this be an ulcer?

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Future Endoscopy?...: Gastric ulcers can grow in intensity with eating, while duodenal ulcers decrease with eating. If you have had chronic concerns with GERD (aka acid reflux) and/or gastritis (due to foods, meds, lifestyle, stress), then Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is possible. Avoid hot/spicy/greasy/fried/caffinated/alcoholic foods and drinks as a precaution. Prilosec OTC is a good first med to use, but see GI/PCP !

Question 3

is it normal to have loss of appetite after your period is finished? i usually eat a ton before my period starts. during and after i cant look at food

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Appetite changes: Common with hormonal tides. To establish a healthy relationship with the effects of progesterone which rises after ovulation, plan your meals accordingly.
Progesterone influences how women's sleep, mood and appetite. Talk to a gynecologist who is adept in treating premenstrual changes such as PMDD and sleep disturbances. I'm sorry that this physiologic event becomes the butt of sexist  jokes!

Question 4

loss of appetite?

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Needs medical : Attention, specifically if resulting in weight loss. A variety of medical and psychological conditions may account for it and workup is recommended, ideally to start with your primary care doc.

Question 5

what could cause loss of appetite?

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Million things : Stress serotonin which is your happy juice regulate your sleep and wt and appetite too 
depression is the common and anxiety are the common after all the medical work up is clear go to your doctor to have medical clearance first.

Question 6

combatting recent loss of appetite?

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NEED MORE INFO: Sorry but this is way too vague. So many possible reasons for this. Virus, sickness, medications, depression, pain. Need more to help narrow this down so seek out your primary care physician.

Question 7

can worry cause a loss of appetite?

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Stress ; anxiety: Can both be causes for loss of appetite.

Question 8

loss of appetite that won't go away?

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Loss of appetite: Best to consult your doctor to do evaluation and lab workup to rule out physical causes such as anemia or thyroid disease, etc.

Question 9

how does a disease cause a loss of appetite?

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Anorexia: Loss of appetite, medically referred to as anorexia, can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases. Some of the conditions can be temporary and reversible, such as loss of appetite from the effects of medications. Some of the conditions can be more serious, such as from the effects of underlying cancer.  Ref: http://www.medicinenet.com/loss_of_appetite/symptoms.htm

Question 10

what can be the causes of loss of appetite?

Accepted Answer

Loss of appetite : There are several medications which can suppress your appetite. If the time frame coincides with the addition of a new medication and is persistent, lasts more than a couple of weeks, or associated with significant weight loss, discuss this with your doctor.

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