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What Causes Increased Appetite And Fullness In Stomach After Having Two Bites?
Question: hi so my eatting is becoming more and more irregular I'm 24 years old 5"6 130 & my mind just doesn't agree with my appetite I can be very hungry stomach grawling but my body won't let me eat after 1 or 2 bites that I try to force myself I push food away even if its my favorite my mom told me try ensures I can drink liquids alday but a full meal is becoming impossible please help im scared
Brief Answer:
I need to know more about you and I understand your concern
Detailed Answer:
Good morning, It might help to know a little bit more about you. How long has this been occuring for you and was there any event in your life associated with the hunger issue. On the medical side, I would be interested to know if you have been suffering from constipation, allergies, depression and if there are any foods you can eat or is the size of the meal an issue? Can you swallow without difficulty or are you gagging as the food goes down? At what point do you become, if you do, nauseous? When you hear, smell or begin to swallow the food? Or, does the discomfort start after you try solid food? Can you please explain more?? Include any recent vitamins, new foods/drinks, medications and other health issues.
Also, have you lost a significant amount of weight lately, are you happy with your body image? Let me try to sort this out with you. Please respond with more information so I may try to help.
I need to know more about you and I understand your concern
Detailed Answer:
Good morning, It might help to know a little bit more about you. How long has this been occuring for you and was there any event in your life associated with the hunger issue. On the medical side, I would be interested to know if you have been suffering from constipation, allergies, depression and if there are any foods you can eat or is the size of the meal an issue? Can you swallow without difficulty or are you gagging as the food goes down? At what point do you become, if you do, nauseous? When you hear, smell or begin to swallow the food? Or, does the discomfort start after you try solid food? Can you please explain more?? Include any recent vitamins, new foods/drinks, medications and other health issues.
Also, have you lost a significant amount of weight lately, are you happy with your body image? Let me try to sort this out with you. Please respond with more information so I may try to help.
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Dr. Raju A.T
this probably been going on since the new year but I've noticed its becoming more often as months passed my eatting less like today I didn't eat my 1st meal until 2pm & I forced myself to eat it every bit I wanted to throw up as it went down but I got it down because I'm hungry my stomachs grawling but my body is disagreeing I haven't eaten since I've had liquids energy drink ginger ale ensure ... not health issues smelling food doesn't effect me doesn't make me hungry nor gag no recent changes just the fact I can't eat
Brief Answer:
Thank you for the additional information
Detailed Answer:
You haven't expressed that you are feeling any pain, so a gallbladder issue is probaby not a concern. You don't have any symptoms of esophageal problems so I cannot see a reason for an endoscopy. Emotionally I am wondering if something happened around New Years. I do not want to diagnose, but on first appearances it seems like you may have a bit of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder which can only be diagnosed by a psychological therapist. If so, it can be fixed with cognitive behavioral therapy. If I am wrong and the absence of pain is leading me awry, I am thinking that biliary dyskinesia might be causing your food aversion, which you will have to see a doctor for. You don't mention any weight loss or any other issues relative to the problem of not getting solid food in. I suggest you follow up with psychological counseling and with your physician regarding the conditions mentioned above. Good luck and I hope I have given you some direction.
Thank you for the additional information
Detailed Answer:
You haven't expressed that you are feeling any pain, so a gallbladder issue is probaby not a concern. You don't have any symptoms of esophageal problems so I cannot see a reason for an endoscopy. Emotionally I am wondering if something happened around New Years. I do not want to diagnose, but on first appearances it seems like you may have a bit of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder which can only be diagnosed by a psychological therapist. If so, it can be fixed with cognitive behavioral therapy. If I am wrong and the absence of pain is leading me awry, I am thinking that biliary dyskinesia might be causing your food aversion, which you will have to see a doctor for. You don't mention any weight loss or any other issues relative to the problem of not getting solid food in. I suggest you follow up with psychological counseling and with your physician regarding the conditions mentioned above. Good luck and I hope I have given you some direction.
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Dr. Yogesh D
Rite No pain no weight loss or gain I'm not depressed actually I'm having a great year I'm not sure what it could be I haven't changed anything I can admit I don't drink water regularly & I'm not sure my last doctor visit I don't have health insurance but I guess now I'm forced to see whats wrong with me thank u for ur help !!!!
Brief Answer:
You are very welcome, I wish I could have seen you in my clinic
Detailed Answer:
You have a problem that is going to need a thorough work-up medically to rule out any medical problem I haven't thought about. I mentioned biliary dyskinesia because I had a patient with similar symptoms and was eventually diagnosed with that. Now that you say you have had a good year, have no obsessive compulsive disorders, if it is not a form of eating disorder as you suggest it is not, you are correct. You need a thorough work-up by your doctor. Thank you for coming to HCM!
Good Luck!
You are very welcome, I wish I could have seen you in my clinic
Detailed Answer:
You have a problem that is going to need a thorough work-up medically to rule out any medical problem I haven't thought about. I mentioned biliary dyskinesia because I had a patient with similar symptoms and was eventually diagnosed with that. Now that you say you have had a good year, have no obsessive compulsive disorders, if it is not a form of eating disorder as you suggest it is not, you are correct. You need a thorough work-up by your doctor. Thank you for coming to HCM!
Good Luck!
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Where is your clinic located ? will I need to pay same day or will I get billed ?? but it's so strange its freaking me out because I love too eat & I couldn't imagine ever having to literally force myself to eat ANYTHING !!! its scary I'm very concerned & I pray its not serious but like I said everything is functioning properly no aches no pains no worries I just don't know ...
Brief Answer:
Hon, I don't know where you are but I am in Michigan, US
Detailed Answer:
I would love to see you for any nutritional support you may need. Your first step is to consult with a doctor as both Dr. XXXXXXX and I do agree on. As he said, sometimes medical problems are hidden. Please get a doctor's visit, his opinion on getting an upper endoscopy. If you eventually run into a situation where nutritional medicine can help, my clinic is virtual, does not take insurance at this time and I only practice in 14 states via webcam, email, phone. If this is something you would like to consider, here is my url: http://www.nutritionalsynergyclinic.com. My profile is http://www.kathrynshattler.com and my free educational/motivational board is at http://www.pinterest.com/kathyshattler/. Please feel free to contact me after you have seen a physician and had any tests he may order including the results of an upper endoscopy, which I now think might be very helpful.
Do not be scared, be strong. You have a problem, let us work to solve it. Sleep soundly tonight as you are going to make a doctor's appt. next week. If finances s are a concern, I am hopeful you can work that out. Doctor s frequently give a discount to cash patients. ASK for one.
Good luck. My heart is with you. XXXXXXX
Hon, I don't know where you are but I am in Michigan, US
Detailed Answer:
I would love to see you for any nutritional support you may need. Your first step is to consult with a doctor as both Dr. XXXXXXX and I do agree on. As he said, sometimes medical problems are hidden. Please get a doctor's visit, his opinion on getting an upper endoscopy. If you eventually run into a situation where nutritional medicine can help, my clinic is virtual, does not take insurance at this time and I only practice in 14 states via webcam, email, phone. If this is something you would like to consider, here is my url: http://www.nutritionalsynergyclinic.com. My profile is http://www.kathrynshattler.com and my free educational/motivational board is at http://www.pinterest.com/kathyshattler/. Please feel free to contact me after you have seen a physician and had any tests he may order including the results of an upper endoscopy, which I now think might be very helpful.
Do not be scared, be strong. You have a problem, let us work to solve it. Sleep soundly tonight as you are going to make a doctor's appt. next week. If finances s are a concern, I am hopeful you can work that out. Doctor s frequently give a discount to cash patients. ASK for one.
Good luck. My heart is with you. XXXXXXX
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hey so I'm taking ur advice I found a clinic I will call in the am hopeful I can go in tomorrow & ill keep u posted !! but today I attemped to eat around noon same 2-3 bites but I did lose the hungry with the strawberry ensure my fave go too to fight the grawling & hunger & just now I had 1 boiled egg & actually it seem to be the only thing I can eat more of ,the other day I ate jus a carton of eggs boiled throughout the whole day & beverages but I'm making more now & tomorrow I should know more or atleast have an appointment .... enjoy thanks again !!!!
Brief Answer:
Oh, please do not eat a carton of eggs a day, dear
Detailed Answer:
You should only eat 1 egg per day, but I am glad things are improving and you are seeing a doctor. I look forward to things improving with you. You do not seem as agitated. Sleep peacefully tonight. Let me know if I can be of further assistance after you see your doctor.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX Shattler, MS,RDN
Oh, please do not eat a carton of eggs a day, dear
Detailed Answer:
You should only eat 1 egg per day, but I am glad things are improving and you are seeing a doctor. I look forward to things improving with you. You do not seem as agitated. Sleep peacefully tonight. Let me know if I can be of further assistance after you see your doctor.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX Shattler, MS,RDN
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Dr. Raju A.T
Omg is that bad ? that I ate a carton of boiled eggs ??? wow... its almost like everything else isn't as good though the boiled egg I feel myself wanting another ... I'm not agitated it really didn't borther me until recently because I'm eattin once a day if that now with the forcing myself but the eggs its no force
Brief Answer:
Not agitated, but worried
Detailed Answer:
Ok, please let your mind be at rest. Since you are having problems eating I did not get into the egg issue. In fact it is controversial. I want you to deal with one thing at a time. Right now, please relax and focus on the primary problem, your difficulty eating, ok? We have a plan and let us follow through with that.
This is the issue with eggs. Too many eggs can contribute to heart disease and the guidelines are to keep eggs to around 3 per week due to the high cholesterol in eggs (300 mg per egg). Old guidelines suggested to keep cholesterol less than 200 mg per day and 3 eggs per week. But, new guidelines in 2013 said there was insufficient evidence to restrict dietary cholesterol. So, in essence, I say everything in moderation. A dozen eggs per day is way to much cholesterol, yet in your case to limit it to one per day seemed prudent until you visited with your doctor and we could learn more about your health.
I just want you to stop worrying. I gave you links and one was to my education boards. You can always browse through the nutrition one and the healing the inner self for some interesting, calming reading.
I am getting ready to retire for the evening. Good night, sleep well. I hope I have helped you in some manner. XXXXXXX
Not agitated, but worried
Detailed Answer:
Ok, please let your mind be at rest. Since you are having problems eating I did not get into the egg issue. In fact it is controversial. I want you to deal with one thing at a time. Right now, please relax and focus on the primary problem, your difficulty eating, ok? We have a plan and let us follow through with that.
This is the issue with eggs. Too many eggs can contribute to heart disease and the guidelines are to keep eggs to around 3 per week due to the high cholesterol in eggs (300 mg per egg). Old guidelines suggested to keep cholesterol less than 200 mg per day and 3 eggs per week. But, new guidelines in 2013 said there was insufficient evidence to restrict dietary cholesterol. So, in essence, I say everything in moderation. A dozen eggs per day is way to much cholesterol, yet in your case to limit it to one per day seemed prudent until you visited with your doctor and we could learn more about your health.
I just want you to stop worrying. I gave you links and one was to my education boards. You can always browse through the nutrition one and the healing the inner self for some interesting, calming reading.
I am getting ready to retire for the evening. Good night, sleep well. I hope I have helped you in some manner. XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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