Loss of appetite

When you have a diminished appetite, you have a decreased desire to eat. It is also known as a lack of appetite or a bad appetite. Anorexia is the medical name for this. A wide range of illnesses can induce a decline in appetite. These include both mental and physical disorders. If you have a loss of appetite, you may also experience weight loss or malnutrition.

Treatment for a loss of appetite can vary depending on the cause. If the reason is a bacterial or viral illness, you won't normally need to treat the condition since your appetite will return after your infection is treated. It might be tough to boost your appetite if you are suffering from a medical condition such as cancer or chronic sickness. Taking enjoyment in food by dining with family and friends, making favorite meals, or going out to eat at restaurants, on the other hand, may serve to stimulate eating. To help with your lack of appetite, you may try eating only one major meal each day, with small snacks in between.