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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Appetite Loss?

Hi. i am 27 years old unmarried girl, my weight is 44kg & height is 5 inch. from last 7 year i am suffering from loss of appetite ...i do not feel hungry. i eat meal only because of its important to have.. specially i cant eat rice in adequate amount. please if u can doctor help me out...i m just loosing my confidence day by day & getting frustrated.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Decreased appetite in young patients is mostly due to tuberculosis, anemia, thyroid diseases etc.
So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination, chest x ray, hemoglobin estimation and thyroid function test.
If any of the above mentioned report is abnormal then you have to start treatment accordingly.
If all reports are normal then consult psychiatrist to rule out depression as undiagnosed depression can also cause similar symptoms.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anti depressant drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Appetite Loss?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Decreased appetite in young patients is mostly due to tuberculosis, anemia, thyroid diseases etc. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination, chest x ray, hemoglobin estimation and thyroid function test. If any of the above mentioned report is abnormal then you have to start treatment accordingly. If all reports are normal then consult psychiatrist to rule out depression as undiagnosed depression can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anti depressant drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.