Excessive Hunger
Alternate Names : Excessive Appetite, Polyphagia
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
When a person complains of an excessive amount of hunger, the healthcare provider will want to know:
when the problem started
whether the hunger is constant or occurs only at certain times
how much the person eats daily
whether the person has increased or decreased the amount of food he or she eats each day
whether the person's weight has changed
how much the person exercises
whether the person has had any change of mood or emotional problems
whether the person any excessive guilt related to eating
whether the person is engaging in purging types of behavior such as intentionally throwing up after eating
what other medical conditions the person may have
what medications, drugs, or herbs a person may be taking
whether the person is having any other symptoms
Other questions may also be asked.
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