Appetite is a physiological process in the body that, during normal functioning, is triggered three times a day. With an increase or decrease in hunger, you need to pay attention to health, as this can be a sign of a disease.
The main causes of decreased appetite
Of course, in summer, appetite can significantly decrease not only in children, but also in adults. This is due to the fact that the body spends much less energy than in the cold season to maintain a normal body temperature. In this case, do not worry, with a cold snap, the body will restore its functions.
The second reason is a sedentary lifestyle. For example, if a person is on vacation and lies on the couch or on the beach most of the time. With a slight increase in load, the body requires more calories that it receives from food.
During the period of depression and with frequent stressful situations, a decrease in appetite occurs. As a rule, women who are quite strict about their appearance are more likely to suffer. The desire to have ideal forms leads to a reduction and gradual disappearance of appetite. This disorder leads to anorexia or depletion of the body.
If you are taking medications, loss of appetite can be a side effect. It is advisable to consult a doctor and read the annotation carefully. In this case, you need to replace the medicine with another, even stop taking it completely. After the course, the body recovers on its own.
A common cause of impaired appetite is the appearance of parasites in the digestive organs or inflammation. Their presence can be detected by passing the appropriate tests (blood, urine, feces), examination by a gastroenterologist, undergoing an ultrasound examination.
Thus, it is recommended that in case of a sharp disappearance or a significant decrease in appetite, immediately seek medical help in order to establish the cause and undergo treatment on time.
