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What Causes Hunger Pain?
I am 67, 6' 165lbs. I eat only healthy foods fish, vegs, fruit, nuts. I take a beta blocker, 8lmg aspirin, glucosomine, fish tabs, extra vit. D, 10mg statin, calcium tablet. No heart problems, 96 fasting glucose. I have lately been having hunger pain just below the rib cage most days. It has been interfering with normal daily activity. Diagnosis? thanks
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Hunger pangs or hunger pains, are caused by strong contractions of the stomach when it's empty. This uncomfortable sensation is often accompanied by hunger, or the desire to eat. Despite being called “hunger” pangs, these pains don't always indicate a true need to eat.
Numerous factors affect your feelings of hunger, including:
1) Hormones
2) Your environment
3) The quantity and quality of the food you eat
4) Lack of sleep
5) Stress or anxiety
6) Your brain’s desire for a pleasant eating experience.
Avoid stress, eat green leafy vegetables with high content of water, avoid stress, avoid spicy food and alcohol, avoid smoking. Avoid caffeinated drinks. If symptoms persist, please consult your physician.
He will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care
Thank you for trusting HCM!
Hunger pangs or hunger pains, are caused by strong contractions of the stomach when it's empty. This uncomfortable sensation is often accompanied by hunger, or the desire to eat. Despite being called “hunger” pangs, these pains don't always indicate a true need to eat.
Numerous factors affect your feelings of hunger, including:
1) Hormones
2) Your environment
3) The quantity and quality of the food you eat
4) Lack of sleep
5) Stress or anxiety
6) Your brain’s desire for a pleasant eating experience.
Avoid stress, eat green leafy vegetables with high content of water, avoid stress, avoid spicy food and alcohol, avoid smoking. Avoid caffeinated drinks. If symptoms persist, please consult your physician.
He will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care
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