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What Causes Persistent Hunger Despite Having Meals?
Question: I had my period on the 13 of july . 2 days ago and current ive been feeling hungry late at night and when i eat during the day full meal morning lunch and dinner I am full. yet i still feel hungry do you knlw what may the cause be ?
Brief Answer:
Various reasons
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms.XXXX,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
Increase in appetite late at night may arise due to a variety of reasons like,
a) Imbalance in blood sugar levels (when excess simple carbs are consumed you have a relatively low glucose in night causing hunger pangs)
b) Irregular meal patterns (due to insufficient mid meal snacks)
c) Inadequate nutrition (less fiber in diet and very low fat content)
d) Psychological causes and hormonal fluctuation (menstruation, anxiety, depression, stress and sleep deprivation)
e) Night eating syndrome (in obese individuals)
Since its a relatively new issue you are experiencing, we are safe to presume it could be related to your hormonal changes.
Are you under any sort of stress or sleep deprivation etc?
Are you obese?
and does anyone in your family have diabetes Ms.XXXX?
Regards.
Various reasons
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms.XXXX,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
Increase in appetite late at night may arise due to a variety of reasons like,
a) Imbalance in blood sugar levels (when excess simple carbs are consumed you have a relatively low glucose in night causing hunger pangs)
b) Irregular meal patterns (due to insufficient mid meal snacks)
c) Inadequate nutrition (less fiber in diet and very low fat content)
d) Psychological causes and hormonal fluctuation (menstruation, anxiety, depression, stress and sleep deprivation)
e) Night eating syndrome (in obese individuals)
Since its a relatively new issue you are experiencing, we are safe to presume it could be related to your hormonal changes.
Are you under any sort of stress or sleep deprivation etc?
Are you obese?
and does anyone in your family have diabetes Ms.XXXX?
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Last 2 days i have went to bed past 11pm . I have severe pbstructive sleep apnea i sleep w a cpap on. No stress. I eat 1400 calories a day but constantly burning it at work . Thank you it gives me an idea of what it maybe
Brief Answer:
Glad you could assess it
Detailed Answer:
Hello again Ms XXXXXXX
Glad to be of help. Hope it settles down. Wishing you good health.
I would really appreciate a feedback to this query.
Warm regards
Dr Praveen
Glad you could assess it
Detailed Answer:
Hello again Ms XXXXXXX
Glad to be of help. Hope it settles down. Wishing you good health.
I would really appreciate a feedback to this query.
Warm regards
Dr Praveen
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you sir . I think it maybe C and A im eating all veggies and meat with very low sugar . I get back to it . Have a great weekend doc !
Brief Answer:
Wish you the same.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Good to know that you have detected the problem and are geared to fix it.
Have a great weekend.
Warm regards
Dr Praveen
Wish you the same.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Good to know that you have detected the problem and are geared to fix it.
Have a great weekend.
Warm regards
Dr Praveen
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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