Question 1

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 2

what causes loss of appetite and being lethargic?

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Consider this...: Gi tract has a limited # of symptoms to signal its distress--nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, pain, fullness, bleeding, etc.  Many of these characterize ibs, but are also seen with inflammatory, infectious, ischemic, malabsorptive, metabolic, ; functional disorders. Directed lab work, imaging, biopsies, stool studies will find your answer ; direct treatment. Chance of pregnancy?

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can worry cause a loss of appetite?

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

Question 6

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 7

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 8

what can be the causes of loss of appetite?

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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.

Question 9

i'm experiencing loss of appetite. what can i do?

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Look for cause first: Appetite loss can be mental or physical or both. A good physical exam is the best place to start. You should look at your current circumstances to see if you are under more pressure than usual. Problems are not the only stressors, a new job, marriage or child can be very stressful. Any major change in life circumstances can be a cause of appetite loss. Are eating disorders in your family history?

Question 10

loss of appetite and felling anxious for one month.

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Anxiety/depression?: You could have either a depressive disorder, an anxiety disorder, or a medical problem. 

Hyperthyroidism could cause anxiety and loss of appetite, but typically there are other symptoms that go along with it. 

My suggestion for questions like this is always the same: if in doubt, go see your doctor, and make sure that a medical cause is ruled out first.   Good luck!

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