Lost appetite. Reasons for women what to do

Appetite or desire to eat and replenish the nutrients necessary for life is the basis of the health of any organism.

A woman's lost appetite always indicates serious changes in the psychological mood, periodic changes or the development of general weakness against the background of a progressive latent disease, which caused the appearance of such symptom. Women in this state gradually lose strength, they become lethargic, passive and inactive.

A brief lack of appetite can even be beneficial, but hunger for several weeks can provoke an aggravation of the general condition of the patient and the transition to a severe stage diseases. Therefore, the reluctance to eat for 10-14 days. requires an appeal to a specialist for examination and adjustment of the state of the female body.

Possible reasons

Lost appetite, the reasons for which are often hidden in women, and delicious food does not cause positive emotions or desire to eat - this indicates that the body is experiencing serious load. Special conditions that provoke a lack of appetite in a woman can signal different reasons, are divided into:

Non-pathological

Temporary reasons for decreased appetite include conditions that are not associated with disturbances in the functioning of the body, such as:

• stress and neurological diseases;

Often, severe stress after experiences or before expected events causes a strong emotional state of heightened excitement to trembling. It often accompanies a feeling of nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting. In these cases, with the normalization of psychological states, the appetite returns on its own.

• menstruation;

During critical days, painful sensations come with nausea, feeling unwell and headache. During this period, the body undergoes serious changes in preparation for a new menstrual cycle, the surface layer of the uterus is partially replaced, so a woman in this condition often does not have appetite. This condition quickly disappears after the completion of menstruation.

• overeating before bedtime;

Late end of the working day, holiday feasts often provoke the use of large amounts of food before bedtime. The female body cannot cope with fatty foods saturated with carbohydrates at night. In the morning, the weak half of humanity often has a feeling of heaviness and bloating, which is accompanied by a lack of appetite.

• diet;

Often, women in pursuit of a slender figure eat very poorly or completely refuse food. Some take laxatives or try to induce a gag reflex after eating, which over time leads to decreased appetite and the development of anorexia.

The constant lack of food in the stomach provokes the release of hydrochloric acid and inflammation of its mucous membrane. At the same time, pain appears in the stomach, a woman may feel sick, and there is no appetite at all.

• taking medications;

Some types of medications used to treat the nervous system cardiovascular system and arthrosis as side effects can provoke nausea, decreased appetite. After stopping the medication, the appetite recovers on its own.

• pregnancy;

During pregnancy, due to the increased release of hormones into the bloodstream and the restructuring of the body, a woman periodically feels nauseous, so a decrease in appetite is a natural process during pregnancy.

Weakening of appetite during the period of bearing a child is often associated with a lack of folic acid, in which the woman's body experiences weakness and apathy, or digestive disorders.

• hormonal imbalance;

The appetite has disappeared, the reasons for which may not appear immediately in women, and a persistent refusal appeared in the majority young patients from food due to hormonal imbalance, which is a normal reaction organism. The increased production of hormones in a woman's body in certain periods of life affects the desire to eat, hunger is dulled and the feeling of satiety comes from an insignificant amount of food.

• advanced age;

Elderly people often experience problems with digestion and the musculoskeletal system. Progressive dementia, Parkinson's disease, and cardiovascular disorders in the elderly may reduce hunger.

The already small appetite completely disappears, the elderly completely exclude the intake of any food. All this leads to progressive weakness, decreased immunity and death.

• eating disorder;

The constant consumption of fatty foods with a lot of spices, sweets and muffins gradually affects the metabolism. Disruption of the metabolic system causes a failure in the absorption of food, nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite.

• increased physical activity;

A woman's body is difficult to adapt to increased physical activity. Sudden constant use of the physical strength of the muscles, the brain to the limit of its capabilities in the woman's body causes stress and reflex defense, which is manifested, among other things, by the lack of appetite.

• alcohol, smoking and drugs.

Consuming a lot of alcohol, drugs or smoking a lot of strong tobacco has a toxic effect on the body. All body systems are overloaded, and digestion may not function completely, which is expressed in severe vomiting and lack of appetite.

Pathological

or caused by disease reasons include:

• dysbiosis;

After taking a course of antibiotics or ingestion of pathogenic bacteria, a violation of the intestinal microflora occurs. A woman may have loose stools or constipation, a feeling of bloating and gas. Against the background of which there is a reluctance to eat.

• poisoning;

Some spoiled foods (dairy, canned or cooked in violation of technology) can poison the body. Disease-causing bacteria that enter the body with food multiply rapidly, causing stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Spoiled food disrupts the stomach and intestines, and also discourages all appetite.

• disorders in the endocrine system;

Endocrine disorders in the body affect the work of the pancreas (diabetes mellitus, hormonal disorders), which cannot digest all food. A woman has a heaviness in the stomach, nausea and a reluctance to eat.

• chronic gastrointestinal diseases;

All diseases of the stomach and intestines (ulcer, pancreatitis, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines) are always associated with a violation of the digestive process. The body does not have the ability to fully digest food. All this is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.

• neuroses and mental illness;

Neuroses and mental illnesses (bipolar disorder, neuroses, schizophrenia) as the main symptoms are manifested by a violation of digestive processes, which are significantly inhibited against the background of an increased mental excitement.

With a severe manic state or depression, a woman is not able to eat. At the same time, a lack of appetite may not affect a woman's activity.

• high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease;

High pressure affects the brain, so the woman may experience mild nausea.

Vomiting and lack of appetite is the main symptom of cardiovascular disease (arrhythmia, heart attack, myocardial disorder) when all the forces of the body are directed to maintaining the state of the body and the increased level of oxygen deficiency in the blood and head brain.

Natural lack of appetite can cause vomiting immediately after a forced meal.

• undergoing chemotherapy;

In women of different ages, appetite may disappear due to special treatment when diagnosing cancer of the genitals, brain and liver.

When a disease is detected, the main methods of treatment are surgery and a course of chemotherapy. Such procedures strongly affect the body, in particular the digestive system, causing, among other things, a complete loss of appetite.

• viral and bacterial infections;

Human disease with a viral or bacterial infection (influenza, pneumonia, ODS) is accompanied by coughing, tissue swelling, and sneezing. The mucous membrane of the throat and larynx, the airways noticeably narrow, there is a sore throat when swallowing. In this state, a person does not experience the pleasure of eating and often refuses to eat completely.

• liver disease.

The liver carries out the main function of digestion. The enzymes it produces are capable of digesting any food. However, if there is a violation of its functionality due to illness (hepatitis, pancreatitis), the digestion process stops completely or partially. Food cannot be digested in a normal rhythm. The patient has a feeling of nausea and lack of appetite.

• food allergy;

If a person has food allergies, as well as lactose intolerance and celiac disease, it is impossible to digest certain types of foods. A person with this diagnosis develops pain, flatulence, and upset stools.

• neoplasms;

Benign growths in the stomach and esophagus significantly affect the digestion process, causing weakness, loss of appetite and nausea. Often, decreased appetite occurs with the development of a brain tumor. When discomfort occurs, such formations require immediate removal and therapy.

• worms.

In the body of any person, worms can appear after contact with animals. With their active reproduction and development in the intestine, a person has indigestion, diarrhea and skin rashes. Often such manifestations are accompanied by a lack of appetite.

Most often, the lack of desire to eat is a mental reaction to stress, illness, or a temporary disruption in the body. After the restoration of the normal state, appetite appears on its own without special treatment.

However, a lack of appetite for a long time can adversely affect the state of the body, cause anemia, weakness and decreased immunity. Therefore, if you maintain a poor appetite for 2 weeks, you should immediately consult a doctor for advice.

The main causes of decreased appetite:

non-pathological	pregnancy critical days stress overeating, eating disorders and dieting hormonal imbalance load elderly age
pathological	gastrointestinal diseases crayfish dysbiosis and poisoning neuroses and mental disorders heart disorders worms food allergy viral infections liver disease

Treatment methods

Loss of appetite, the reasons for which women may even be associated with poor health, and there is no desire to eat, and this is not always an indicator of the lack of need for food. Hunger often helps to restore health.

But with a prolonged lack of appetite, first of all, doctors recommend establishing regular meals in small portions at the same time. Eat slowly, give preference to diet food and do not overdo it with sweets. Additionally, you need to carry out treatment in various directions:

General strengthening measures

• healthy sleep (at least 8 hours. at the same time);
• regular walks in the fresh air, which, if you are very weak, can be replaced with breathing fresh air;
• eating foods rich in iron, folic acid and vitamin C (legumes, liver, tomatoes).

There are no special medications to improve appetite, therefore, the restoration of the desire to eat is carried out by acting on the root cause of the disorder. The following are used as the main medications for treatment:

Polysorb

The absorbent is a unique agent that quickly neutralizes and introduces all harmful substances from the body, along with biological waste products of bacteria.

Most often it is used for poisoning, including drug overdose, allergies to arrange pain, bloating and restore stomach function. They take the medicine in 1 tbsp. l., spreading in 0.5 tbsp. water 2 times a day.

Yogulakt

The drug contains a large amount of bifido and lactobacilli, which quickly cope with putrefactive processes, restore the intestinal microflora and improve digestion and appetite. The drug can be used in parallel with a course of antibiotics, 1 cap. 2 times a day for 2 weeks.

Tryptophan

Tryptophan Evalar has a unique composition and includes magnesium, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6, which help relieve stress, restore sleep and appetite, and normalize mood.

The drug is taken 1 cap. 1 time per day for 30 days.

Maalox

Maalox is widely used to treat stomach lesions and ulcers. The drug has a healing and enveloping effect, and also reduces the acidity of gastric juice. They take the medicine in 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day for 14-30 days.

Essentiale forte N

Essentiale forte N promotes the restoration of liver cells. The tool activates the restoration of the functionality of the organ, improves digestion and restores appetite. Prescribe the drug to receive 1 caps. 1 time per day for 20-40 days.

Pirantel

The anthelmintic drug pyrantel effectively creates a neuromuscular blockade for helminths and promotes their rapid removal from the intestines. The drug is taken by adults in courses of 2-3 tablets, chewing and drinking them with a sufficient amount of water.

Surgical intervention

With neoplasms and ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines, which create discomfort and impossibility digestion of food, treatment consists in performing an operation to excise the affected area and restore normal tissues. The operation is carried out only according to indications in hospitals of narrow specialization, followed by observation of patients until permanent improvement.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile not only helps relieve stress, but also restores mood and improves appetite.

• 1 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers are poured with 250 ml of boiling water and insisted for 30-40 minutes.
• The mixture is then strained and drunk like herbal tea along with lemon and honey.

Dandelion roots

A decoction of dry dandelion roots helps restore appetite and strengthens the immune system with constant use.

• 4 tbsp. l. dry dandelion roots are combined with 0.5 liters. boiling water.
• The mixture is wrapped and left for 4-5 hours.
• Then the composition is filtered and drunk in 50 ml. 2 times a day for a month.

Yarrow

Yarrow has active properties in restoring the work of the stomach and intestines. It has healing, regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties.

• 1 kg. leaves and stems of yarrow must be cut and put in cheesecloth.
• With the help of a rolling pin or a press, juice is squeezed out of the leaves, which can be bought ready-made at the pharmacy.

Yarrow juice is taken 1 tsp. l., mixing with honey or tea, 3-4 times a day before meals. It is important to take juice at room temperature so as not to irritate the stomach lining.

Possible consequences and complications

The appetite has disappeared, the reasons for which are often mild in women, and its absence in most cases does not bother the patient for a long time. In most cases, within a few days, the appetite is restored on its own when the cause of the disorder disappears.

But with a prolonged lack of desire to eat and failure to take urgent treatment measures, women may experience a number of complications:

• vitamin deficiency, anemia and general weakness, which is accompanied by loss of consciousness;
• dystrophy;
• disruption of the stomach and intestines, which are chronic;
• loose stools or persistent constipation;
• violation of cardiovascular and brain activity;
• suicidal tendencies;
• tissue necrosis and liver failure;
• acute states of mental disorders.

The reasons for the loss of appetite in women for a long time can be very diverse, but they are all directly related to the state of health. The body receives all the main beneficial properties from food and refusal from it can aggravate the already difficult condition of the patient.

Timely handling of minor complaints can facilitate early detection of complex diseases. the stage of occurrence, which, as a result, will be the key to the rapid restoration of normal appetite and mood women.

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