What’s wrong with the loss of appetite?
Recently, loss of appetite has become one of the hot health topics, with many netizens discussing related symptoms and causes on social platforms. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the possible causes, symptoms and coping methods of loss of appetite, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common causes of loss of appetite
According to feedback from medical experts and netizens, loss of appetite may be caused by the following factors:
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion popularity among netizens) |
|---|---|---|
| physiological factors | Digestive system diseases, pregnancy reactions, drug side effects | 35% |
| psychological factors | stress, anxiety, depression | 28% |
| environmental factors | Hot weather and lack of exercise | 22% |
| Others | Aging and bad eating habits | 15% |
2. Related symptoms that have been hotly discussed by netizens recently
In the past 10 days, symptoms frequently mentioned together with loss of appetite include:
| Symptoms | Amount of discussions (articles) | main population |
|---|---|---|
| Weak and tired | 12,500+ | office workers, students |
| Stomach discomfort | 8,700+ | middle-aged people |
| weight loss | 6,200+ | elderly |
| abnormal taste | 3,800+ | COVID-19 recovered persons |
3. Medical advice and home conditioning methods
1.Medical examination indicators: If the loss of appetite lasts for more than 2 weeks and is accompanied by weight loss, it is recommended to check:
| Check items | reference standard |
|---|---|
| Blood routine | Hemoglobin＞110g/L |
| thyroid function | TSH 0.27-4.2mIU/L |
| liver function | ALT＜40U/L |
2.home conditioning program:
• Eat small and frequent meals (5-6 meals per day, each meal within 200g)
• Choose appetizers (hawthorn, lemon, ginger tea)
• Ensure daily water intake (1500-2000ml)
4. Analysis of seasonal influencing factors
Data shows that the number of consultations for loss of appetite in summer (June-August) is 40% higher than in other seasons, which is mainly related to the following factors:
| factors | Degree of impact (1-5 stars) |
|---|---|
| High temperature affects digestive enzyme activity | ★★★★ |
| Sweating leads to electrolyte imbalance | ★★★ |
| Too much cold drinks | ★★★☆ |
5. Special reminder
Recently, many nutrition experts have reminded:
1. Sudden loss of appetite may be an early manifestation of certain infectious diseases (such as Helicobacter pylori)
2. If a child has loss of appetite for more than 3 days, it is recommended to seek medical advice promptly.
3. Diabetic patients who have abnormal appetite should be alert to ketoacidosis
From the above analysis, it can be seen that loss of appetite needs to be comprehensively judged based on specific symptoms and duration. It is recommended to continue to observe and record your diet, and seek professional medical help if necessary.
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