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I have a common cold (cough and runny nose) but also loss of apetite, why am i not hungry?
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Stuffy nose: Multiple reasons for lack of appetite when you have a cold, partially because your nose is stuffy and your sense of smell and taste are dampened, but also certain inflammation mediators released by the body with the illness can suppress the appetite.
Answered 3/17/2017
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Temporary condition: Because of your acute illness, it is quite common to have a loss of apetite. Try taking more fluids and juices which will supplement calories. You might also develop some increased stomach acidity because of stress which can cause inflammation (gastritis) leading to possibly nausea and apetite loss. Some medications themselves might cause these symptoms. It's hopefully temporary.
Answered 3/30/2015
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