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What Causes Intermittent Lack Of Appetite?

My appetite has been off the past couple of days . I usually have a large lunch and usually still hungry afterwords , snack during the afternoon. I am a farmer and get home between 6-7 pm and beyond starved by that time and have a huge evening meal and am usually still hungry after eating. The past 2 days I have just eaten at lunch , no afternoon snacks, and no appetite at the end of the day. Not normal for me. Am a little concerned. Otherwise I feel fine. No cold ,flu or virus symptoms.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As per your query about lack of appetite, it can be due to many causes but most commonly it can occur due to indigestion or gastritis, anorexia nervosa, hepatitis or any upper GI Disorder. Sometimes it also occur due to psychologically stressful conditions or overstressed.

Since you are not feeling any other symptoms I would advice you to take light or easy digestive foods in smaller quantities like khichdi, yoghurt or buttermilk with salt, fruits for few days. Take Digene tablet or syrup to aid in anorexia. If you do not feel any relief I would advice you to see a doctor for a proper examination and diagnosis. Investigation like ultrasound abdomen or complete blood count can be needed.

I hope the information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Jyoti Pandey
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What Causes Intermittent Lack Of Appetite?

Hi, As per your query about lack of appetite, it can be due to many causes but most commonly it can occur due to indigestion or gastritis, anorexia nervosa, hepatitis or any upper GI Disorder. Sometimes it also occur due to psychologically stressful conditions or overstressed. Since you are not feeling any other symptoms I would advice you to take light or easy digestive foods in smaller quantities like khichdi, yoghurt or buttermilk with salt, fruits for few days. Take Digene tablet or syrup to aid in anorexia. If you do not feel any relief I would advice you to see a doctor for a proper examination and diagnosis. Investigation like ultrasound abdomen or complete blood count can be needed. I hope the information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Jyoti Pandey