Not Hungry

Posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2019

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Question : Not hungry

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Some suggestions to treat loss of appetite are explained below in detail.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There are many medical conditions that can cause loss of appetite.

Based on your age the most common cause is psychological and emotional health.

I would recommend to do some examinations to exclude other possible causes.

I suggest:

A complete blood count

Thyroid hormone levels

Meanwhile, I suggest to follow a dietary plan daily.

You may consult a dietitian for further details about the diet.

I also recommend taking a multivitamin supplement daily.

I also suggest to exercise daily and sleep well.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

How many days of not having an appetite do you suggest to go for the tests

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can do the examinations at least a week after having the loss of appetite

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

You can do the examinations at least a week after having the loss of appetite.

This way you can check for any chronic pathology.

Feel free to contact me again for further evaluation.

Take care,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee