Reduced appetite
Reduced appetite is a symptom in which a person has less appetite (less desire to eat) than he had previously. Many problems can cause decreased appetite, such as nausea, stomach acid reflux, anxiety, depression, trouble swallowing, chronic illness, abdominal pain, etc.
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Reduced appetite?
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A 44-year old asked:
Pain in back, reduced appetite + nausea. What is it?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Can a reduced appetite come from severe/chronic gas, or is this always a sign of something more serious?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I started taking Vyvanse 30mg 3 days ago. The first two days were ok, but the medication seemed to be wearing off after 5 hours on the 3rd day. The strange part is I have no reduced appetite and the medication doesn't seem to make my heart rage budge?
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A 45-year old asked:
Does smoking cause reduced appetite and weight loss?
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A 46-year old asked:
Does phentermine provide benefits other than reduced appetite?
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A 42-year old asked:
Mvi (multivitamin) supplement to make up for reduced appetite?
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A 33-year old female asked about a male:
1 yr old boy has 38 degree cel. Temp. Sleepy reduced appetite & but still playing. Worry? Wake during night if temp increases?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Reduced appetite after shoulder surgery(open capsular plication) it's been 3 weeks and I have lost 8lbs, my appetite still isn't normal.Is this normal?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Can LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) cause reduced appetite? (Used for hEDS pain and Dysautonomia?
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A 67-year old male asked:
My Husband is experiencing fatigue, toothache, lightheadedness and appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) .
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A 25-year old female asked:
I'm having what looks like the Flue but the weird thing is I'm only having joint pains and fever and a reduced appetite. Is that. Should i be worried?
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A 57-year old female asked:
I am experiencing appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) and decreased energy level. The following also describes me: Fatigue. What should ...
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A 29-year old female asked:
Strict gluten free diet, luq pain, started having diarrhoea for a month, reduced appetite, thirst and weight gain, causes?
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A 45-year old male asked:
Ketosteril makes me feel weak with bloated stomach as well as reduced appetite. I have CKD stage 3. What can be done to reduce side effects?
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A 31-year old asked:
Occasional stomach cramps with gas pains and reduced appetite are symptoms of appendicitis?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Body pain fatigue reduced appetite feeling feverish but no fever. 36.7 under armpit.should i add 1?what could it be?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I am experiencing fatigue, dizziness, appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) and cloudy or blurred vision (quality: blurring of distant obj...
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A 23-year old female asked:
I am experiencing severe abdominal pain middle and left side. Reduced appetite and slight nausea. No issues re the bathroom, but pain is constant.
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A 18-year old male asked:
I am experiencing delusions, lightheadedness (worsened by: anxiety) , irrational fear or phobia, appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) , di...
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A 19-year old male asked:
I am experiencing body aches, headache, fever (severity: moderate) , appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) , unintentional weight loss, sor...
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A 47-year old female asked:
I have sharp, and worsening, pain on my right side of waist area. Pain is felt with movement or deep breath or cough. I have reduced appetite, fatigued, and 99.4 temp (normally 97). Is it likely to be appendicitis or should I wait/see b4 ER visit?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I am experiencing vaginal odor, abnormal vaginal discharge (quality: mucus and blood) , fatigue, appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) , ba...
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A 19-year old male asked:
My son is 15 and he has covid symptoms. Fever muscle fatigue reduced appetite. He took paracetamol for two days. And he said he's been experiencing constipation. Add more fibre to diet? Or paracetamol causing or his covid anxiety?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Hi, i have been stomach cramps, chills, reduced appetite, bloating and backpain. I test pregnancy test its negative. What could it be?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Ive had nausea, abdominal pain , diarrhea, bloating,abdominal fullness, yellow on paper when I wipe, reduced appetite, gagging feelin. 2-3 months now.
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A 24-year old female asked:
I am experiencing diarrhea (quality: chronic, persistent) , appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) , stomach upset, nausea (severity: mild) and fatigue. The following also describes me: Lightheaded. What should I do?
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A 61-year old male asked:
I have had a distended abdomen for the last 7-8 days. No vomiting, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, chills but "some" reduced appetite. Diagnosed with diverticulitis years ago but very rarely and issue. Had some small brown seed pods in stool. Thanks?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I am experiencing moderate abdominal pain that is unaffected by meals, and with a stinging or burning sensation, with a sensation of tearing pain, with a throbbing sensation, moderate nausea, appetite changes including reduced appetite, and without increa
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A 31-year old female asked:
I am experiencing body aches, reduced appetite ,fatigue and aching muscles.im 5-6 weeks pregnant..can i take Panadol for the ache?
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