What Causes Fatigue, Loss Of Appetite, Abdominal Pain And Lack Of Taste?

Posted on Sun, 5 Jun 2016

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Question : Hi, I've been experiencing these symptoms for over a year. I've had severe fatigue and digestive issues along with lack of taste and excess saliva. I've been to my family doctor and have had some blood work done and it's come back normal. I lost my insurance so I haven't been able to go back to the doctor and get further testing. The fatigue is debilitating and my appetite is almost non existent but I feel hungry at times but before and after I eat my stomach hurts. It feels like hunger pains even after I eat. I also at times have trouble swallowing and food gets stuck when I try to swallow. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I need to sleep all the time yet I have trouble sleeping but can only sleep at 2 to 3 hours at one time. Thank you for any help you may be able to give. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Fatigue, loss of appeitite, paon before and after meal in abdomen, feeling of something stuck in throat and swallowing problem with all the work up history normal likely indicates bowel habits disorder. Gastric discomfort like gastritis, acid reflux and functional bowel disorders like irritable bowel syndrome might be a suspicion. I would suggest modifying diet and lifestyle, eating small frequent meals , prefering fibrous diet, taking fluids in excess, avoiding dairy products, fatty and spicy foods, processed and canned meals etc will help. Take some vitamin supplements to help the fatigue.
i hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar