What does it mean to loose appetite suddenly

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Asked for Male, 19 Years

I am a mother of 4 children and my eldest son aged 19 is experiencing a sudden loss of appetite. He is a very healthy kid and eats 3 meals everyday. For the past 1 month, his intake of food has reduced and I would like to know the reason behind his sudden loss of appetite. Does anyone have any explanation for this?

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Pradhan

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May be hyperacidity

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Dr. Govind Satheesh General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Govind Satheesh

General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore

we have to confirm if he is not eating on purpose or if its an underlying cause. it might be psychological. following lifestyle changes which could help: - Drink lots of water and stay well hydrated at all times of the day(Aim to drink 2.5-3 liters of water everyday) - Be careful with caffeine aim to drink caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, cola just 1 or 2 times a day, above 6 such drinks would make you irritable, anxious and will negatively affect your performance - Don't skip meals, Eat healthy, clean and nutritious diet, Don't crash diet - Eat iron rich food - Adults need upto 8 hours of sleep per night - Destress yourself with methods such as yoga/meditation. - Exercise regularly

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consult a physician if he doesnt show improvement.