There are many reasons it’s possible for you to experience aloss of appetite, clinically referred to asanorexia.
Cancer or other chronic diseases, aging, and mental health conditions may cause anorexia.
It can also be the side effect of certain medications andcancer treatments.
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This article provides an overview of the causes, treatments, and management options of appetite loss.
Over time, this can lead to dangerously low levels of nutrients.
Types of Anorexia
“Anorexia” is the medical term for loss of appetite.
Age-related anorexia is estimated to affect 15% to 30% of older people.
What Medications Can Cause Loss of Appetite?
A wide range of medications and classes of drugs cause anorexia.
However, medications, treatments, or lifestyle approaches benefit other causes of appetite loss.
Options include:
Lifestyle Management
Specific lifestyle changes can promote a healthier appetite.
Many health conditions cause this; its most often associated with viral and bacterial infections and chronic diseases.
It can also arise due to mood or eating disorders like anorexia nervosa.
Terminal illness, cancer, cancer treatment, and certain medications can cause anorexia.
Treatments include medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Your body must get the nutrients it needs.
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