FreeMD® Anorexia: Definition

Anorexia

Definition

Definition

Common names:

Anorexia
Appetite Loss
Decreased Appetite
Loss of Appetite
Lost Appetite
No Appetite
Poor Appetite

A person with anorexia has lost his or her appetite.

Anorexia is most commonly associated with colds, gastroenteritis, or influenza. Persistent anorexia can be a sign of another underlying illness.

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Related Topics:

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia
Drug side effect
Infant feeding problem
Weight loss
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Last Updated: Jan 17, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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References:

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