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What Causes Excessive Hunger?

Hello, I am a 58 year old female. I v always been a healthy person. For the past 3 days I m always hungry. If I eat a small meal I feel like I didn t eat anything, If I eat a large meal, I m hungry after half an hour. I can t concentrate on anything because I feel starved. What is going on with my stomach?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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An increase in appetite can be a normal physiological response that occurs, for example, in children and adolescents during periods of growth or following strenuous activity or excessive caloric demand.

In some cases, an increase in appetite can be a sign of an abnormal condition, such as some endocrinologic conditions, including diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and Graves' disease.

Increased appetite may also be seen in certain emotional or psychiatric conditions, as well as a response to stress, anxiety, or depression. Episodes of hypoglycemia can cause excessive hunger as well.

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Antagon-1
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Astemezole
Cartilol
Bupropion
Chlorate
Chlorphenyramine maleat
Corticotophin
Clonazpam
Cortisone
Enoxacine
Fenofibrate
Methyl prdnesolone
Sertralin
Steroids
Valproic acid
Well butrine etc..

Please consult your doctor if symptoms not improved.

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What Causes Excessive Hunger?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM An increase in appetite can be a normal physiological response that occurs, for example, in children and adolescents during periods of growth or following strenuous activity or excessive caloric demand. In some cases, an increase in appetite can be a sign of an abnormal condition, such as some endocrinologic conditions, including diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and Graves disease. Increased appetite may also be seen in certain emotional or psychiatric conditions, as well as a response to stress, anxiety, or depression. Episodes of hypoglycemia can cause excessive hunger as well. Drugs : Antagon-1 Antibiotics Antidepressants Astemezole Cartilol Bupropion Chlorate Chlorphenyramine maleat Corticotophin Clonazpam Cortisone Enoxacine Fenofibrate Methyl prdnesolone Sertralin Steroids Valproic acid Well butrine etc.. Please consult your doctor if symptoms not improved.