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Always hungry is a symptom in which a person has a big appetite and seems to be hungry soon after eating. Active, growing teenagers may seem "always hungry" because they need more calories than similar-sized adults.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Is Symptom of

Type 2 diabetes
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Obesity
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Juvenile diabetes
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Type 1 diabetes
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
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A 22-year old asked:

I'm always hungry I can never eat enough what can I do about it ?

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A female asked:

Why am i always hungry? I eat a lot of food and get hungry 2 inutes later?

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A 43-year old asked:

Excessive hunger -- why am I always hungry unless I eat a large portion of food?

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What does it mean if your always hungry & having hot flashes?

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A 31-year old male asked:

I'm always hungry. Could it be related to hormonal imbalances?

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A 49-year old asked:

I really need some answers! why am i always hungry after i chew a gum?

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A 49-year old asked:

Im always hungry, and don't know what to eat when on a diet. Any advice?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I take methylpredisolone and i'm always hungry. I'm over weight 245lbs 5"5. What can I do to stop hunger or at least control it?

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A 24-year old female asked about a male:

Hello, my son is 1.5 months old and he is always hungry... 10-15 minutes after feeding him, he gets hungry for more, please help.

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A 17-year old female asked:

Im always hungry and i don't want to exercise. But i want to lose ten pounds. Whats the best, quickest, and healthiest way to lose weight.

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A 39-year old asked:

What can I do about me eating all the time I always hungry and depressed ?

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A 36-year old female asked:

I'm on antibiotics. I just wonder why is it that when lm on them why do I eat more or always hungry?

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A 17-year old female asked:

I put on 5 pounds in a day then lose it the next then I put it on again and I'm always hungry and constipated, help ?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Why am I always hungry in the morning like my stomach will hurt badly. Others I know can go hours without eating in the mornbut I can't. Why?

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A 34-year old male asked:

My baby is 6 weeks old. How much oz per feed she need.Currently giving 2oz per feed. But she is always hungry and crying even after feed and want more?

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A 30-year old asked:

Am always hungry and am on periods could i be pregnant?

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A 28-year old female asked:

2 months pregnant and im always hungry and tired?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Been feeling really tired and sleepy lately and always hungry. What can cause this?

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A 38-year old asked:

I feed my 4month old baby near 10 to 12 times a day. He always hungry. May i give any cereals food to him.?

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A 17-year old female asked about a female:

She has been pooping in small amounts like string and not big ones why and she is always hungry once she eats.

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A 59-year old female asked:

Ive had a total hysterevtomy and am taking estrogen replacement. Im always hungry. Is this normal, and will it go away?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Hello, I'm am always hungry in an excessive way. I'm always eating every 30 min because I'm hungry again. Is this normal with a high metabolism?

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A 32-year old male asked:

My 3 year old child has increased appetite (always hungry ) , likes sugary things ( only eats things after licking them ) He doesnt seem to have physically changed or grown over the part 4 months. Could he be having worms ?

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A 16-year old female asked:

So i eat very healthy. all organic. i try to stay away from dairy and bread type things. i eat lots of vegies. yet i cant lose any weight. even after working out at least 3-4 days a week. Also im always hungry no matter what i eat im constantly wanting mo

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I feed my 4 month old baby near 10 to 12 times a day. He always hungry. May i give any solid food to him?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I am always hungry and thirsty no matter how much or how little i eat what could it be that's causing this?

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A 31-year old female asked:

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A 33-year old male asked about a female:

4 1/2 year old daughter is 55lbs 44" tall. Ped. Fairly active & fair diet but always hungry. Ped. Says no reason for investigation? We are concerned

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A 20-year old female asked:

I have a little fluttery feeling in my stomach like its a butterfly in me and im always hungry or just got to have something to eat can I be pregnant?

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A 22-year old female asked:

I use to weigh around 114 but for months now i've been underweight and am always hungry. I lost couple more & I don't know how to be a healthy weight again?

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