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APPETITE LOSS
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Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Irritation or infection of See Gastroenteritis.
Nausea and vomiting digestive tract.
Fever.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Adverse reaction or side Consult doctor about
Use of vitamins or prescription effect of drug. prescription drug.
or non-prescription drug, Discontinue use of non-
especially: anticancer drugs; prescription drugs.
digitalis; aminophylline; narcotics;
antihistamines; ephedrine;
methylphenidate; diphenyl-
hydantoin; or amphetamines.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss, plus 2 or more Virus infection. See Mononucleosis,
of following: Infectious.
Fever.
Sore throat.
Headache.
Painful swelling in neck, armpit
or groin.
Fatigue.
Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes).
Pain in upper right abdomen.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Stomach inflammation See Gastritis.
Pain or pressure in stomach. caused by alcohol or
Excessive consumption of spices.
alcohol or food.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Effect of stress. See Depression.
Depression or anxiety. See Anxiety.
See Anorexia Nervosa.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Decrease in appetite Virus infection. See Respiratory Syncytial
(especially in a child). Virus.
Low-grade fever.
Runny nose.
Cough.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Temporary emotional Appetite will return in time.
Emotional upset such as grief. situation. Drink plenty of fluids.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss (sudden). Kidney disorder. See Glomerulonephritis.
Headache.
Nausea or vomiting.
Bloody urine.
Decreased urination.
Puffy face.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Liver disorder. See Hepatitis, Viral.
Nausea at sight of food, plus See Cirrhosis of the
2 or more of following: Liver.
Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes).
Vomiting.
Tenderness over liver area.
Fever.
Weakness and fatigue.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Early signs of cancer or Consult doctor.
Weight loss. other disorder.
Vague feeling of illness or
fatigue.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Inadequate cortisone See Addison's Disease.
Fatigue. hormone.
Weight loss.
Hair loss.
Craving for salt.
Skin that darkens.
Dizziness on standing.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss with weight gain. Underactive thyroid gland. See Hypothyroidism.
Loss of energy, fatigue.
Puffy face.
Decreased sex drive.
Dry skin and hair.
Constipation.
Low voice.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Vitamin deficiency caused See Alcoholism.
Excessive alcohol consumption. by alcohol.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Vitamin B-12 and folic-acid See Anemia, Pernicious.
Weight loss, plus 2 or more of deficiency.
following:
Paleness.
Sore, red, smooth, burning
tongue.
Yellowish skin
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Gradual appetite loss in woman Normal occurrence with the See Menopause.
45 or older. decreasing estrogen level
Fatigue. of menopause.
Menstrual changes.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Kidney disease. See Nephrotic Syndrome.
Fluid retention.
Reduced urine production.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss in child. Disorder of red-blood cells. See Anemia, Iron
Irritability. Deficiency.
Paleness.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss. Effect of hormone change Eat small, frequent meals.
Nausea. during pregnancy.
Pregnancy or possible
pregnancy.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss in child around Normal occurrence caused Nothing. Appetite will
age 2. by slowed growth rate. return when growth
accelerates.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Poor appetite. Chronic mild depression. See Dysthymia.
Sleeping problems.
Lack of energy.
Feelings of hopelessness;
self-pity.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Appetite loss and weight loss. Cancer. See Liver Cancer.
Tender mass in upper right
abdomen.
Pain in upper right abdomen.


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From Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.

 

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