What are causes for appetite loss?!


Question: What are causes for appetite loss?
latley i have had appetite loss i cant eat or sleep ive lost weight dramatically and my mouth is always dry what could be wrong with me? and can doctors prescribe something for appetite loss?

Answers:

Temporary reasons for a loss of appetite include a common cold, side effects of a medication, upset stomach, or stress. Yet the appetite loss may persist if caused by deep depression or a more serious illness or infection. Other serious causes include a nutritional deficiency like a lack of zinc, which is a nutrient that stimulates taste buds. Yet too much of some things, like alcohol or smoking, could lessen the appetite. The appetite loss could be a body's defense against digesting a substance that interrupts the healing process, or it could be a symptom of normal aging.


If the appetite loss has already occurred or is occurring, there are several possible solutions. First, when you do feel hungry, make sure and eat an appropriately sizable amount. Try eating several small meals throughout the course of the day instead of three larger ones, and vary your diet from the foods you would normally eat. Exercise encourages appetite, as does the atmosphere of your table; eating with friends or in front of the TV may help to stimulate appetite.


Dehydration will cause your mouth to get dry often, since your body is not getting or retaining sufficient amount of liquid (water) that it should. You need to use a lot of water and other liquids to keep your body hydrated.

As for your lack of sleep this can be caused by a number of reasons such as:
stress
environmental noise
extreme temperature
change in the surrounding environment
sleep/wake schedule problems such as those due to jet lag
medication side effects
expecting to have difficulty sleeping and worrying about it
ingesting excessive amounts caffeine
drinking alcohol before bedtime
smoking cigarettes before bedtime
excessive napping in the afternoon or evening
irregular or continually disrupted sleep/wake schedules

Here are some tips to help you to sleep better:

Do not nap during the day. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, try not to nap during the day you will throw off your body clock and make it even more difficult to sleep at night.

Limit caffeine and alcohol. Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime. Although alcohol may initially act as a sedative, it can interrupt normal sleep patterns.

Don't smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs disrupt sleep.

Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening. This will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock. Likewise, try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest.

Exercise early in the day. Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult.

Bedtime snacks can help. An amino acid called tryptophan, found in milk, turkey, and peanuts, helps the brain produce serotonin, a chemical that helps you relax. Try drinking warm milk or eating a slice of toast with peanut butter or a bowl of cereal before bedtime. Plus, the warmth of the food may temporarily increase your body temperature and the subsequent drop may hasten sleep.

You may also want to try a sleep aid supplement. Try one that promotes a state of relaxation and won't make you sleepy into the daytime. Sleep aids containing Valerian root, Chamomile and 5-Hydroxytryptophan are generally preferred.

Lastly, relax for a while before going to bed. Spending quiet time can make falling asleep easier. This may include meditation, relaxation and/or breathing exercises, or taking a warm bath.



You probably have a deficiency start taking multivitamin supplements everyday and you will see and feel great results



could be stress or depression




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