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What Causes Excessive Hunger While Suffering From A Terminal Illness?
I am terminally ill and have a lot of problems. Everyone has problems but unlike in the past I was able to deal with them. I m hungry most of the time and don t think my relatives understand what I m goin through. I have refused stem cell treatment for MM. I am also a breast cancer survivor for 8 years. I just have been through so very much in my life until I have no more strength. As a senior citizen I have reached out to many organizations for assistance to no avail. My doctor did recommend that I go to see a professional but at this point I m afraid of everything. Unable to think clearly, alone, unhappy and hungry most of the time. YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
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Excessive hunger can be due to excess physical & psychological stress causing energy loss. Psychological stress & tension can reflect on overeating as an attention seeking effort.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excessive Hunger While Suffering From A Terminal Illness?
Hi, Excessive hunger can be due to excess physical & psychological stress causing energy loss. Psychological stress & tension can reflect on overeating as an attention seeking effort. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician