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What Causes Loss Of Appetite?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Question: Ive had a lack of appetite and i am usually never hungry but im not losing any weight and im always active
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hormonal changes at your age (adolescence)...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Taking into account your age (15 years old) , your gender (female) and from what you are describing, I can say that lack of appetite you are experiencing (without losing weight) might be related to hormonal changes during this period of life.

It is great that you are not losing weight and that you are always active. However, as you are going through adolescence, hormonal changes are common and might have this effect.

I advise to:
- keep well hydrated (water, fruit juice, etc.)
- if you see that are not feeding well, then, multivitamin supplementation is advised as per your daily needs
- get your stool examined for ova/parasites to exclude intestinal parasitic infections.
- consume healthy foods
- apply good hygienic measures

All the best!
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Loss Of Appetite?

Brief Answer: Hormonal changes at your age (adolescence)... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. Taking into account your age (15 years old) , your gender (female) and from what you are describing, I can say that lack of appetite you are experiencing (without losing weight) might be related to hormonal changes during this period of life. It is great that you are not losing weight and that you are always active. However, as you are going through adolescence, hormonal changes are common and might have this effect. I advise to: - keep well hydrated (water, fruit juice, etc.) - if you see that are not feeding well, then, multivitamin supplementation is advised as per your daily needs - get your stool examined for ova/parasites to exclude intestinal parasitic infections. - consume healthy foods - apply good hygienic measures All the best! Dr.Albana