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Loss of appetite is a symptom in which a person loses some desire to eat or drink foods, and has less appetite than normal for somebody of his age and size. Many illnesses, physical and psychological, can cause a loss of appetite.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Is Symptom of

Gastritis
Condition
Viral gastroenteritis in adults
Condition
Morning sickness
Condition
GERD
Condition
Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
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Is a Side Effect of

Sulfatrim pediatric
Exelon
Faslodex
Felbatol
Floxuridine
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Is a Complication of

Chemotherapy
Chemoradiation

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