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What Causes Increase In Appetite And Exhaustion During The Day?
My appetite has increased tremendously, I crave a lot of sweets and sometimes salty foods. I like my sleep, I usually get 8 hours of sleep a night but then I m exhausted during the day and usually take an hour nap around 3 o clock. I don t have energy to clean my house or go outside and play with my kids. Is this something I should see the dr about?
Sat, 25 Jan 2020
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Increased appetite occurs commonly in conditions of stress, mental tension or depression. However medical conditions that may cause exhaustion with increased appetite are malnutrition, hypoglycemia, type 2 diabetes or thyroid issues.
You are suggested to cut on all junk food, take home made food & avoid addictions if any.
Stay away from stress & tension. Be active, avoid sedentary lifestyle.
Get connected with a GP, get clinically examined. Take complete medical health check up tests. Tests may include blood tests, Urinalysis & Imaging tests.
Get assessed, pathology detected will be treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
Increased appetite occurs commonly in conditions of stress, mental tension or depression. However medical conditions that may cause exhaustion with increased appetite are malnutrition, hypoglycemia, type 2 diabetes or thyroid issues.
You are suggested to cut on all junk food, take home made food & avoid addictions if any.
Stay away from stress & tension. Be active, avoid sedentary lifestyle.
Get connected with a GP, get clinically examined. Take complete medical health check up tests. Tests may include blood tests, Urinalysis & Imaging tests.
Get assessed, pathology detected will be treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
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