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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y |
Appetite - increased |
| Overview Treatment |
| Alternative Names: |
| Hyperphagia; Increased appetite; Hunger; Excessive hunger; Polyphagia |
| Home Care: |
| Emotional support, and in some cases psychological counseling, are recommended. For drugs that cause increased appetite and weight gain, ask your health care provider if you can decrease the dosage or discontinue the medication. CONSULT WITH YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BEFORE CHANGING MEDICATIONS. |
| Call your health care provider if: |
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| What to expect at your health care provider's office: |
| A history will be obtained (with emphasis on eating habits) and a physical examination performed. Once determined, the underlying cause will be treated. Medical history questions documenting increased appetite in detail may include:
Diagnostic tests that may be performed are:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to increased appetite to your personal medical record. |
Lower digestive anatomy |
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