Loss of Appetite Symptoms
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Loss of appetite, medically referred to as anorexia, can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases. Some of the conditions can be temporary and reversible, such as loss of appetite from the effects of medications. Some of the conditions can be more serious, such as from the effects of underlying cancer. Any persisting loss of appetite should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
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Depression
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Legionnaires' Disease
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Peptic Ulcer
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Postpartum Depression
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Stroke
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Yellow Fever
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