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Feel Hungry, Stronger Urge At Night, Not Pregnant. Eating Disorder?

Hi, I m not sure if this is a problem exactly, but I just needed an opinion. I m almost always hungry to the point that I don t think is normal. I can t control the urges to eat every few minutes. It doesn t seem to matter whether or not I ve eaten a heavy or light meal beforehand, I would still be hungry a few minutes later... or have urges to eat at least. I also seem to have stronger urges at night. I know eating at that time is bad so I ve tried to stop myself from eating at night beforeā€¦ but I just ended up not being able to sleep because all I could think about was eating something. I m 50kg in weight and my height is 163cm. I m 18 years old. No, I m not pregnant (I ve actually had someone ask me this). This problem has been ongoing for years. Is this an eating disorder or am I just being paranoid?
Thu, 20 Sep 2012
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum

Considering your eating habit your weight do not appear more (50kg) to us.

It is possible in conditions like:
-If you inducing vomitting or purging after eating. (Bulimia nervosa)
-High basal metabolic rate
-Hyperthyroidism

Evaluation by psychiatrist (Bulimia nervosa) and general physician (for thyroid function) will help you.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you Good Health.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Feel Hungry, Stronger Urge At Night, Not Pregnant. Eating Disorder?

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum Considering your eating habit your weight do not appear more (50kg) to us. It is possible in conditions like: -If you inducing vomitting or purging after eating. (Bulimia nervosa) -High basal metabolic rate -Hyperthyroidism Evaluation by psychiatrist (Bulimia nervosa) and general physician (for thyroid function) will help you. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com