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Please explain why doesn't my body have hunger pains and hunger sensations?
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Many possibilities : something like this needs to be worked up by a doctor who will run a series of blood tests to determine the cause
Answered 11/30/2014
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Define "hunger pang": Sensation of hunger is related to contractions of stomach muscles, & lead to hunger pangs once they become severe. Are triggered by hormone Ghrelin (released if blood sugar levels drop with prolonged periods without eating). Hormones Peptide YY & Leptin cause the reverse--the sensation of being full. Irregular meals make hunger pangs worse; older adults may have less violent stomach contractions.
Answered 9/28/2016
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