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146 days ago
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What to do for loss of appetite and nausea with fatigue for several days?

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Subject: Request for Medical Advice – Loss of Appetite and Nausea Dear Doctor, I am writing as a patient to seek your advice regarding my current health condition. For the past few days, I have been experiencing a normal feeling of hunger, but whenever food is placed in front of me, I feel nauseous and often end up vomiting. Due to this, I have developed a fear of eating and am unable to eat properly. Additionally, I have been feeling unusually drowsy and fatigued throughout the day. I would like to mention that there is no pregnancy-related issue in my case. I would be grateful if you could kindly advise on the possible causes of these symptoms and suggest appropriate steps for management. Thank you. Ms Chowdhury

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Loss of appetite with nausea and fatigue for several days is most commonly caused by a short-term illness, but it’s important to watch the pattern closely. The fact that you feel hungry yet become nauseous when food is in front of you suggests your stomach or nervous system is being irritated rather than a true loss of hunger.

Common causes include Acute gastritis (often from infection, stress, irregular meals, or certain foods), a mild viral illness such as Viral gastroenteritis, or dehydration and fatigue after recent stress or poor sleep. Sometimes anxiety around vomiting can also create a cycle where seeing food triggers nausea even when the body needs nourishment.

For the next 24–48 hours, focus on gentle stomach care. Eat very small, frequent meals instead of full plates — foods like rice, toast, bananas, soup, or yogurt are usually better tolerated. Sip fluids regularly (water, oral rehydration solution, coconut water, or clear soups) even if you cannot eat much. Avoid oily, spicy, very sweet, or strong-smelling foods for now. Rest is important, but try to sit upright for at least 20–30 minutes after eating to reduce nausea. An over-the-counter anti-nausea or antacid medication can help if available.

Most short-term stomach conditions improve within 2–5 days. However, you should seek medical evaluation sooner if vomiting continues beyond about 3 days, if you cannot keep fluids down, if there is significant weakness, fever, abdominal pain, dizziness, or weight loss, or if this pattern keeps recurring.

Take care

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Loss of appetite combined with nausea and fatigue can arise from several underlying issues, so it’s important to consider recent changes in diet, environment, medications, and stress levels. Since pregnancy is ruled out, consider a few potential causes such as gastrointestinal issues like gastritis or peptic ulcers, viral infections such as gastroenteritis, or stress-related conditions like anxiety and depression. First, assess your hydration levels; dehydration from vomiting can worsen fatigue. Try small, frequent sips of clear fluids or oral rehydration solutions. If you’re managing to keep fluids down, slowly introduce bland foods like plain toast, crackers, or rice to gauge tolerance. Avoid heavy, greasy, or strongly flavoured foods for now. Over-the-counter antiemetics can help alleviate nausea short-term, but should be used cautiously. For fatigue, ensure you’re resting adequately, yet also get mild, regular activity like short walks to aid circulation unless you’re too unwell. If symptoms persist beyond a few days, or if you notice signs like severe abdominal pain, weight loss, blood in vomit or stools, you’ll need to seek medical evaluation swiftly as these could indicate more serious issues. In the interim, track any patterns in your symptoms, including when they occur, anything that seems to trigger them, and any remedies that provide relief—this information will be beneficial for a healthcare provider in diagnosing the cause. Finally, consider whether any recent medications or supplements have been started that might contribute to nausea and drowsiness, discussing alternatives with your healthcare provider if necessary.

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Hello dear I think it is probably anemia or malabsorption Differential diagnosis includes thyroid weakness Get below tests done for confirmation of exact diagnosis CBC Esr Serum tsh Serum ferritin Hemogram Iam suggesting some precautions for improvement. Please follow them for atleast a month Replacement of carbohydrates with protein diet Take nuts and fruits in between meals Be hydrated Avoid junk food Take zincovit multivitamin therapy onca a day for 1 month Take ashwagandha for strength Consume butter and ghee for weight gain Replacement of sugar with jaggery Avoid refined food Do physical exercise atleast half an hour daily Avoid excessive thinking Add milk products for calcium level Hopefully improvement will occur In case of no improvement consult a dietician in person for better clarity Regards

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