Garlic. Garlic scientifically called as Allium sativum L is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, the shallot, the leek and the chive. Garlic has been used throughout... Read more
Onion. Onion scientifically known as Allium cepa is also known as the 'garden onion' or 'bulb' onion and 'shallot'. Onions, like garlic, are members of the Allium family, and both are rich in powerful sulfur... Read more
Buttermilk. The Buttermilk is the liquid remained after producing butter from milk. The Indians consume this mattha which helps in the proper digestion of the food. This is known as Traditional Buttermilk. One mo... Read more
Asian ginseng. Asian ginseng is a member of the Araliaceae family, which also includes the closely related American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and less similar Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), also... Read more
Yogurt. Yoghurt or yogurt, is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. Yogurt also spelled as Yogourt, yoghourt or youghurt. Fermentation of the milk sugar (lactose) produces lactic acid, w... Read more
Also called: Decreased appetite, Lack of Appetite
Hunger or Hunger pangs are felt by the brain. As soon as the glucose levels in our body goes down, the brain signals the body to replenish this reserves. Anorexia or lack of appetite is a condition in which there is decreased sensation of appetite. There can be many causes of anorexia, some trivial whereas some can be very serious.
Anorexia is also known as decreased appetite and lack of appetite.
The most common form of anorexia is the satiation felt after the consumption of food. There can be many factors which can precipitate and incidence of anorexia. This includes "anorexia nervosa, severe depression, cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, dementia, AIDS, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, Acute Radiation Syndrome, and chronic renal failure and the use of certain drugs, particularly stimulants and narcotics such as cocaine and heroin". Lack of appetite can also be caused due to environmental reasons. High altitudes can trigger an acute form of anorexia. Some medications can also cause anorexia. Any illness can affect a previously hearty appetite. If the illness is treatable, the appetite should return when the condition is cured. Loss of appetite can cause unintentional weight loss. Depression in the elderly is a common cause of weight loss that is not explained by other factors.
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