Loss of Appetite
Alternate Names : Anorexia, Decreased Appetite
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
The healthcare provider will need more information when a person mentions losing his or her appetite. For instance, he or she may ask:
when the loss of appetite started
whether the change in appetite was gradual or sudden
whether the person feels sick or not
whether the person feels nauseated or has vomited
whether any weight loss has occurred
whether the change in appetite is constant, or comes and goes
what medications or drugs a person takes, if any
what other medical conditions a person has, if any
whether the loss of appetite is for all food, or just certain foods
how the person's mood has been
how food tastes when it is eaten
whether or not the person has had any fever, diarrhea, or headaches
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