Diagnosis and Treatment Archive
Loss of Appetite
 
What is a loss of appetite?

Note: This is one of the many signs/symptoms that you may find to be so common and applicable to so many different ailments as not to be a useful differentiator.

Loss of appetite simply means a patient has lost the desire to eat.

 

How can you tell if a patient has a loss of appetite?

Patients may express their loss of appetite. They may have associated weight loss.

 

Possible Causes/Diagnosis

Nearly any illness can cause a decreased appetite. Click here for a comprehensive list of causes.