Anorexia (Loss of Appetite)

A loss of appetite or interest in food characterizes anorexia. Some people immediately conjure up the eating disorder anorexia nervosa when they hear the word "anorexia." However, there are distinctions between the two.

Loss of appetite is not a symptom of anorexia nervosa. Anorexics consciously forgo eating to avoid gaining weight. Anorexics (those who lack appetite) accidentally lose interest in food. An underlying medical problem is frequently the cause of appetite loss. If you observe a dramatic decline in your appetite, consult your doctor because anorexia is frequently a sign of a medical issue. Hepatitis A is one of the most typical reasons leading to losses of appetite.

Through contact with infected blood, the liver infection known as hepatitis A can be passed from one person to another. It can harm the liver if untreated. Vomiting and nausea brought on by advanced liver disease can reduce appetite. Your doctor may issue a blood test to look for the hepatitis A virus if you lose your appetite. The same effects of appetite loss may also result from other kinds of hepatitis.