Poor appetite
A reduced desire to eat.
What is Poor appetite?
Poor appetite is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Poor appetite that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Poor appetite
The following conditions have been associated with Poor appetite. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix, a medical emergency, causing pain that migrates to the lower right abdomen.
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Chickenpox
A highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy, blister-like rash, most common in children.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Progressive loss of kidney function over time, often caused by diabetes and hypertension, leading to buildup of waste pr...
Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis/Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis
Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis/Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associa...
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cystic Fibrosis
A genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, leading to brea...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Poor appetite is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.