Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Persistent And Constant Hunger?

Hi, I have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Tests were inconclusive, there is a 3cm mass but brushings didn't show any malignant cells. Have a stent in. I am constantly hungry, eat 5 - 7 small meals a day, drink plenty of fluids. No treatment other than homeopathy and major change in diet - cut out most refined sugars etc. Used to drink up to five cokes a day. Is it usual to be so hungry and to constantly eat?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Wed, 4 Mar 2015 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 4 Mar 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

The human body requires meals adding up to 2000 kcal each day. It is best to have a heavy breakfast, moderate lunch and light dinner. In your case, since you are having a possible cancer in pancreas, the diet requirements might be slightly on higher side. Also you are taking small meals which number about 5 to 7 each day. This is fine as long your meals are healthy. During illness the brain signals the body asking for more energy and that is a possible reason for persistent hunger. It will help to know any increase in body weight that has happened. You can continue the treatment with homeopathy but regular scan must be done to know the position of the mass in pancreas. Since you have cut refined sugars, you can continue to have smaller meals with lots of fluids. Please do not worry.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Homeopathy


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Persistent And Constant Hunger?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The human body requires meals adding up to 2000 kcal each day. It is best to have a heavy breakfast, moderate lunch and light dinner. In your case, since you are having a possible cancer in pancreas, the diet requirements might be slightly on higher side. Also you are taking small meals which number about 5 to 7 each day. This is fine as long your meals are healthy. During illness the brain signals the body asking for more energy and that is a possible reason for persistent hunger. It will help to know any increase in body weight that has happened. You can continue the treatment with homeopathy but regular scan must be done to know the position of the mass in pancreas. Since you have cut refined sugars, you can continue to have smaller meals with lots of fluids. Please do not worry.