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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Irritation or infection of |
See Gastroenteritis. |
| Nausea and vomiting |
digestive tract. |
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| Fever. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
| Use of vitamins or prescription |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
| or non-prescription drug, |
|
Discontinue use of non- |
| especially: anticancer drugs; |
|
prescription drugs. |
| digitalis; aminophylline; narcotics; |
|
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| antihistamines; ephedrine; |
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| methylphenidate; diphenyl- |
|
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| hydantoin; or amphetamines. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss, plus 2 or more |
Virus infection. |
See Mononucleosis, |
| of following: |
|
Infectious. |
| Fever. |
|
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| Sore throat. |
|
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| Headache. |
|
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| Painful swelling in neck, armpit |
|
|
| or groin. |
|
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| Fatigue. |
|
|
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes). |
|
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| Pain in upper right abdomen. |
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|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Stomach inflammation |
See Gastritis. |
| Pain or pressure in stomach. |
caused by alcohol or |
|
| Excessive consumption of |
spices. |
|
| alcohol or food. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Effect of stress. |
See Depression. |
| Depression or anxiety. |
|
See Anxiety. |
|
|
See Anorexia Nervosa. |
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Decrease in appetite |
Virus infection. |
See Respiratory Syncytial |
| (especially in a child). |
|
Virus. |
| Low-grade fever. |
|
|
| Runny nose. |
|
|
| Cough. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Temporary emotional |
Appetite will return in time. |
| Emotional upset such as grief. |
situation. |
Drink plenty of fluids. |
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss (sudden). |
Kidney disorder. |
See Glomerulonephritis. |
| Headache. |
|
|
| Nausea or vomiting. |
|
|
| Bloody urine. |
|
|
| Decreased urination. |
|
|
| Puffy face. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Liver disorder. |
See Hepatitis, Viral. |
| Nausea at sight of food, plus |
|
See Cirrhosis of the |
| 2 or more of following: |
|
Liver. |
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes). |
|
|
| Vomiting. |
|
|
| Tenderness over liver area. |
|
|
| Fever. |
|
|
| Weakness and fatigue. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Early signs of cancer or |
Consult doctor. |
| Weight loss. |
other disorder. |
|
| Vague feeling of illness or |
|
|
| fatigue. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Inadequate cortisone |
See Addison's Disease. |
| Fatigue. |
hormone. |
|
| Weight loss. |
|
|
| Hair loss. |
|
|
| Craving for salt. |
|
|
| Skin that darkens. |
|
|
| Dizziness on standing. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss with weight gain. |
Underactive thyroid gland. |
See Hypothyroidism. |
| Loss of energy, fatigue. |
|
|
| Puffy face. |
|
|
| Decreased sex drive. |
|
|
| Dry skin and hair. |
|
|
| Constipation. |
|
|
| Low voice. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Vitamin deficiency caused |
See Alcoholism. |
| Excessive alcohol consumption. |
by alcohol. |
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Vitamin B-12 and folic-acid |
See Anemia, Pernicious. |
| Weight loss, plus 2 or more of |
deficiency. |
|
| following: |
|
|
| Paleness. |
|
|
| Sore, red, smooth, burning |
|
|
| tongue. |
|
|
| Yellowish skin |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Gradual appetite loss in woman |
Normal occurrence with the |
See Menopause. |
| 45 or older. |
decreasing estrogen level |
|
| Fatigue. |
of menopause. |
|
| Menstrual changes. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Kidney disease. |
See Nephrotic Syndrome. |
| Fluid retention. |
|
|
| Reduced urine production. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss in child. |
Disorder of red-blood cells. |
See Anemia, Iron |
| Irritability. |
|
Deficiency. |
| Paleness. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss. |
Effect of hormone change |
Eat small, frequent meals. |
| Nausea. |
during pregnancy. |
|
| Pregnancy or possible |
|
|
| pregnancy. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss in child around |
Normal occurrence caused |
Nothing. Appetite will |
| age 2. |
by slowed growth rate. |
return when growth |
|
|
accelerates. |
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Poor appetite. |
Chronic mild depression. |
See Dysthymia. |
| Sleeping problems. |
|
|
| Lack of energy. |
|
|
| Feelings of hopelessness; |
|
|
| self-pity. |
|
|
|
| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Appetite loss and weight loss. |
Cancer. |
See Liver Cancer. |
| Tender mass in upper right |
|
|
| abdomen. |
|
|
| Pain in upper right abdomen. |
|
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