Anorexia: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Anorexia

anorexia nervosa with prominent cutaneous findings should be considered. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report a case of acute zinc deficiency which occurred during parenteral nutrition in a patient with anorexia nervosa and which was characterized by a painful erosive oesophagitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although it is clear that zinc deficiency produces specific and profound anorexia in experimental animals, the connection between zinc deficiency and anorexia is less certain [doi.org]

Anorexia Nervosa

loss of appetite due to psychological reasons. [irishtimes.com]

What Is Anorexia? [recoveryranch.com]

Anorexia nervosa anorexia [ an″o-rek´se-ah ] lack or loss of appetite ; appetite is psychological, dependent on memory and associations, as compared with hunger, which is [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Addison Disease

Classically, patients affected with Addison's disease develop weakness, anorexia, electrolyte imbalances: decreased sodium and chloride with increased serum potassium resulting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Main presenting symptoms of Addison's disease such as fatigue, anorexia, vomiting and convulsion often mimics central nervous system (CNS) infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] hypotension, fever, and hypoglycemia characterize acute adrenal crisis, whereas chronic primary adrenal insufficiency presents with a more insidious history of malaise, anorexia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bezoar

They usually present with abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, weight loss, poor appetite, or vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Case Report First Online: 18 October 2013 Abstract OBJECTIVE : To report the case of a gastric bezoar in a patient with anorexia nervosa (AN). [link.springer.com]

OBJECTIVE: To report the case of a gastric bezoar in a patient with anorexia nervosa (AN). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kwashiorkor

BACKGROUND: Customary blood protein markers for malnutrition are of limited value in the diagnosis of protein-energy malnutrition or anorexia nervosa in children and in the [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present the case of a woman aged 48 years, diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) at the age of 12. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein–energy malnutrition characterized by edema, irritability, anorexia, ulcerating dermatoses, and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates [osmosis.org]

Pylephlebitis

In this case report, we describe a case of a 60-year-old man who presented with a two-week-history of general malaise, anorexia, fever and right-sided abdominal pain. [sciedupress.com]

[…] may also be evident in some cases. [2,3,4,5] Vomiting Additionally, patient may have several other non specific complaints such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, diarrhea, and anorexia [explainmedicine.com]

The clinical presentation of pylephlebitis is nonspecific, common symptoms being fever, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and anorexia; however, a presentation of jaundice [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Addisonian Crisis

He had a 9-month history of weight loss and vomiting that had led to a previous diagnosis of atypical anorexia, and he had been transferred from a psychiatric clinic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Case Summary A 46-year-old female presents to the ED complaining of fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss over the last two weeks. [emsimcases.com]

[…] hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia) The need to treat an adrenal crisis with corticosteroids Clinical Vignette A 46-year-old female presents to the ED complaining of fatigue, anorexia [emsimcases.com]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

B12 deficiency should be systematically part of the etiologic workup of sensory neuronopathy, especially in a high risk context such as anorexia nervosa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vitamin B12 deficiency is rare in children, with nonspecific symptoms including failure to thrive, vomiting, anorexia, and neurologic changes with or without hematologic disturbances [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Severe vitamin B(12) deficiency produces a cluster of neurological symptoms in infants, including irritability, failure to thrive, apathy, anorexia, and developmental regression [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Scurvy

Symptoms of fatigue, lethargy, pain, anorexia, and confusion improve within 24 hours of supplementation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The first case is a patient diagnosed with Crohn's disease, the second one is in a context of anorexia nervosa and drug addiction, and the third case is in a context of social [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Vitamin C deficiency in developed countries is typically observed in patients with unique clinical conditions such as cystic fibrosis or anorexia nervosa, or in patients [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Idiopathic Hypercalcemia

[…] subcutaneous fat necrosis should have serial serum calcium determinations and should be observed closely for signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia, which include irritability, anorexia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The clinical manifestations usually become apparent during the first 9 months of life and include poor weight gain, anorexia, vomiting, constipation, polyuria and polydypsia [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

In all the cases the typical clinical features such as anorexia, constipation, vomiting, growth failure and mental impairment were noticed. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Digitalis Toxicity

Abstract In a review of the records of 81 patients with the discharge diagnosis of digitalis toxicity, I found a preponderance of very old patients, many of whom had anorexia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The normal features of digitalis toxicity include: delirium, confusion, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and anorexia. [symptoma.com]

Symptoms Extracardiac signs develop initially in most patients, the first of which is almost always anorexia. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

[…] present in the primary care setting, NPs must maintain a high index of suspicion when a patient over 60 years of age presents with vague complaints such as headache, weakness, anorexia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms may also include anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, and low-grade fever. [britannica.com]

peripheral synovitis, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or distal tenosynovitis, as well as non-specific symptoms, such as fatigue, asthenia, malaise, low-grade fever, anorexia [orpha.net]

Tropical Sprue

CONCLUSION: Tropical sprue presents with diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia. The partial villous atrophy has been a constant finding. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dietary intake was found to be significantly (P less than 0.001) less in a group of 45 patients with tropical sprue, all of whom had anorexia due to deficiency of folate and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dietary intake was found to be significantly ( P < 0.001) less in a group of 45 patients with tropical sprue, all of whom had anorexia due to deficiency of folate and/or vitamin [doi.org]

Acute Radiation Sickness

Systemic reactions to radiation include a general feeling of malaise, loss of appetite or nausea and vomiting, and headache. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The prodromal phase includes symptoms of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with consequent fluid, electrolyte loss, and anorexia. [symptoma.com]

The four stages of ARS are: Prodromal stage (N-V-D stage): The classic symptoms for this stage are nausea, vomiting, as well as anorexia and possibly diarrhea (depending on [emergency.cdc.gov]

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Findings included: Jaundice 58% Non specific weakness 57% Anorexia 47% Abdominal pain 38% Paleness 26% Other symptoms and signs may include: General discomfort or uneasiness [symptoma.com]

Symptoms can develop over weeks or months and are non-specific (tiredness, general fatigue, anorexia, weight loss and joint and muscle pains). [royalfree.nhs.uk]

North America / Europe: HLA-DR3 (DRB1*0301) and HLA-DR4 (DRB1*0401) China / Japan: HLA-DR4 (DRB1*0405) Clinical features Most patients have nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, anorexia [pathologyoutlines.com]

Hypercalcemia

Gastrointestinal signs may occur (eg, anorexia, vomiting, constipation) and sometimes lethargy or seizures. [msdmanuals.com]

[…] peripheral blood Abnormally high level of calcium in the blood Abnormally high level of calcium in the blood; manifestations include fatigability, muscle weakness, depression, anorexia [icd9data.com]

These signs can include anorexia, gastroesophageal reflux, nausea, vomiting, lethargy or seizures or generalized irritability, and hypertension. [msdmanuals.com]

Acrodynia

Medical attention was sought for a 23-month-old toddler because of anorexia, weight loss, irritability, profuse sweating, peeling and redness of his fingers and toes, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acrodynia features pink, itching extremities, sweating, floppiness, loss of appetite, insomnia and low blood pressure. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

A syndrome caused almost exclusively by mercury poisoning in children and gastrointestinal symptoms, in adults, by anorexia, photophobia, sweating, and tachycardia (fast heart [wordinfo.info]

Urea Cycle Disorder

Although the clinical signs and symptoms of the specific urea cycle disorders vary to a degree, a typical hyperammonemic episode is marked by loss of appetite, vomiting, lethargy [clinicalgate.com]

Elevated plasma arginine, diaminoaciduria (argininuria, lysinuria, cystinuria, ornithinuria), orotic aciduria, pyrimidinuria Clinical features: Growth and developmental delay, anorexia [msdmanuals.com]

Many newborns with a severe enzyme deficiency initially appear well but rapidly develop hyperammonemia and lethargy, anorexia, abnormal respiratory patterns, hypothermia, [clinicalgate.com]

Cyclosporiasis

Reported here is the case of a 30-year-old Turkish woman, a lawyer, who was admitted to hospital in July 2002 with complaints of watery diarrhoea, anorexia, nausea, vomiting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diarrhea, asthenia, anorexia, borborygmi, flatulence, and abdominal distension were present in all cases. Fever and heart burn in 85.7%. Weight loss in 71.4%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The Cyclospora cayetanensis organism in responsible for watery diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping, anorexia and weight loss. [ehagroup.com]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

The resulting marked alpha- and beta-receptor stimulation and general CNS excitation account for the “desired” effects of increased alertness, euphoria, and anorexia, as well [merckmanuals.com]

Anorexia. Long-term effects Addiction. Violent behaviour. Anxiety. Confusion. Visual, sensory and auditory hallucinations. Mood disturbance. Weight loss. [patient.info]

[…] cardiovascular CNS agitation, panic states, paranoia, euphoria, hallucinations and psychosis, bruxism, hyper-reflexia, intracrebral haemorrhage, choreoathetoid movements, anorexia [ozemedicine.com]

Pellagra

Keywords anorexia nervosa pellagra niacin This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. [doi.org]

A 20-year-old woman was seen with the associated disorders of pellagra and anorexia nervosa, both of which had been present for approximately six months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A case of pellagra in a 14-year-old girl with anorexia nervosa is presented. Signs and symptoms of pellagra were resolved after niacin therapy and dietary treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sennetsu Fever

Sennetsu fever A disease of man in western Japan caused by the rickettsia Ehrlichia sennetsu and characterised by fever, malaise, anorexia, backache, and lymphadenopathy. [encyclo.co.uk]

The infection has symptom fever, has symptom malaise, has symptom anorexia, has symptom lymphadenopathy, has symptom hepatosplenomegaly, has symptom fatigue, has symptom chills [malacards.org]

[…] summary : Sennetsu Fever, also known as human ehrlichial infection, sennetsu type, is related to chancroid and bartonellosis, and has symptoms including fever, malaise and anorexia [malacards.org]

Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2

[…] weakness, stare and eyelid lag, exophthalmos, atrial fibrillation, and sinus tachycardia For Addison disease (primary adrenal insufficiency), note the following: Symptoms - Anorexia [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] are consistent in an individual affected by with Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2 are the following:[1][4][6] Nausea Frequent urination Palpitations Weight loss Anorexia [en.wikipedia.org]

Despite the fact that hypoadrenalism is characterized by specific symptoms and signs (asthenia, fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, weight loss, nausea, arthralgia, anorexia [journals.sagepub.com]

Q Fever

The acute illness featured fever, headache, sweats, fatigue and anorexia; and varied widely in severity, causing an average of 8 days in bed and 15 days out of work or other [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Once the cat has contracted the disease it may display some of the following symptoms: Fever Lethargy Anorexia Depression Miscarriage Incoordination Seizures (not common in [petmd.com]

En el brote descrito por Breitschwedt et al. (1985), se observaron los siguientes signos de la enfermedad: letargia, anorexia, secreción nasal y ocular, incoordinación, inyección [mobile-book.gq]

Disseminated Histoplasmosis

Clinical signs may be nonspecific but often include respiratory difficulty, fever, depression, anorexia, and weight loss. [merckvetmanual.com]

The patient presented with low-grade fever, accompanied by chills, and complained of anorexia and weight loss since 6 months. [atmph.org]

One patient, who had severe anorexia, weight loss, and hypotension, had bilateral adrenal mass. [mjhid.org]

Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Abstract A 53-year-old man with a significant smoking history presented with chronic cough, exertional breathlessness, intermittent fever, weight loss and anorexia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Reactivation of Pulmonary Tuberculosis often begins insidiously with non-specific constitutional symptoms such as fever, anorexia, weight loss, and characteristically night [pathwaymedicine.org]

Among adult tuberculosis patients, the percentages of symptoms reported for cough more than 2 weeks, chest pain, anorexia, and body weight loss were 48.2%, 41.0%, 40.6%, and [diabetesincontrol.com]

Cardiac Glycoside Poisoning

GI symptoms are nonspecific and include the following: Anorexia Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain Weight loss Neurologic symptoms include the following: Confusion Drowsiness [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] only (M1.CV.19) A 58-year-old African-American man with a history of congestive heart failure presents to the emergency room with headache, frequent vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia [medbullets.com]

One observes: digestive disorders: frequently, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, salivation; more rarely, diarrhea or constipation and stomach pains. neurosensory disorders: frequently [pharmacorama.com]

Intestinal Tuberculosis

A 26 year old university student was admitted with a three month history of diarrhoea anorexia and weight loss having been seen and treated for typhoid in several hospitals [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A patient with a fulminant amebic colitis coexisting with intestinal tuberculosis had a sudden onset of crampy abdominal pain, mucoid diarrhea, anorexia, fever and vomiting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Anorexia was commoner in ITB patients (p = 0.008). Positive ASCA was commoner in CD (30%) than ITB (10%) but did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.1). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure

[…] sided heart failure Hepatomegaly (liver enlargement) Right sided heart failure Symtpoms fatigue, anxiety depression, dependent bilateral edema, right upper quadrant pain, anorexia [quizlet.com]

Symptoms1 Failure of the Right Ventricle results in systemic venous hypertension, and can lead to the following signs/symptoms: Peripheral edema Anorexia, nausea, and abdominal [openanesthesia.org]

[…] one-month history of worsening of bilateral leg edema, abdominal right upper quadrant discomfort with nausea (especially after meals), subsequent weight loss (11 pounds) and anorexia [austinpublishinggroup.com]

Appendicitis

Byetta, a Type II Diabetes drug, will cause moderate nausea and loss of appetite. Abrupt cessation of appetite-increasing drugs, such as cannabis and corticosteroids. [en.wikipedia.org]

The most well-validated CPRs were the Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) and MANTRELS (Migration, Anorexia, Nausea/vomiting, Tenderness in the right lower quadrant, Rebound [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Appendicitis is acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix, typically resulting in abdominal pain, anorexia, and abdominal tenderness. [merck.com]