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Loss Of Appetite

The reduced desire to eat anything is called loss of appetite or poor appetite or anorexia. Various causes, such as pneumonia, meningitis, pneumonia, depression, grief, dementia, heart failure, or cancer, can result in loss of appetite. If left untreated, it can result in severe malnutrition and weight loss.

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CKD patient has loss of appetite and gas problems. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My mother has CKD. Creatinine 3.88, Hb 5.6, Bun 72. She is diabetic and has high BP. She is taking allopathic and Ayurveda both. Creatinine reduced from 4.6 to 3.88. But others are increased. She is not feeling hungry and has gas problems. She is taking night pills.  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. Take half a teaspoon of Carrom seeds and a half teaspoon of Cumin seeds in half a glass of water and boil it in water, when half water remains, remove it from the stove. After cooling down it little, she can take it one to two times a day for fi...  Read Full »

Why am I losing weight continuously for the past 18 days?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male, and I am losing weight continuously from the last 18 to 25 days. I weigh 108.02 Ibs. I feel hungry but do not feel like eating anything. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.There are many causes for weight loss. Some medical conditions and bad body metabolism are common causes. Loss of appetite is one of the primary cause of emaciation. I suggest you try doing the following.Take Ashwagandha and Shatavari powder, 0.11 oz twice daily with mi...  Read Full »

I have had anxiety problems and loss of appetite for the past eight months. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had anxiety problems for seven to eight months, followed by a continuous loss of appetite and loss of energy, due to which I am becoming physically and mentally weak. I also do meditation and some exercises sometimes, but it does not help much. Can you suggest some supplements? Ki...  Read Full »


Dr. Farzana Roshan. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Try to sleep and wake up earlier. Do a head massage with warm oils to avoid stress. Talk to your loved ones about your problems so you may feel some relief. Reduce your anxiety and stress. I will suggest you some Ayurvedic medications for ...  Read Full »

I am suffering from low stomach acid levels along with iron and magnesium deficiencies. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have low stomach acid, along with iron and magnesium deficiency. I sometimes have tiredness and loss of appetite with mood swings, and when I see my eye, it is white with little redness. Food is not absorbed in the gut. Kindly suggest some medicine to increase stomach acid, iron, and ma...  Read Full »


Dr. Sheetal Kamble

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am happy to answer your query. Based on your description, you have been suffering from iron and magnesium deficiency. Do you have any other symptoms other than those you described here? Based on the limited information, I suggest you take Ferrum Metallicum 6X two tab...  Read Full »

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