Sudden loss of appetite

MichaelaSenft
MichaelaSenft Posts: 24 Member
edited November 30 in Food and Nutrition
So the way my weight loss started was due to a sudden extreme decrease in appetite. It was so bad that eating more than half a cup of food would make me throw up. Now I'm 30 lbs lighter in just 3 months. Although I'm happy about this, it freaks me out because it's not healthy. I've really focused on eating as healthy as I can when I do eat so I get adequate nutrition. Any ideas of what this could be or what could help me stay healthy?

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  • mathandcats
    mathandcats Posts: 786 Member
    You should see a doctor. This could be a symptom of something serious, and you should not trust internet forums for diagnosis.
  • Annabanana525
    Annabanana525 Posts: 10 Member
    I have to say. I've experienced days of not being as hungry but I do push myself to eat on those days.
  • MichaelaSenft
    MichaelaSenft Posts: 24 Member
    mathandcats wrote: »
    You should see a doctor. This could be a symptom of something serious, and you should not trust internet forums for diagnosis.
    I've been to my primary care dr as well as a gi. The gi thinks my stomach has too much bile and has done nothing since then.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited March 2016
    It is time you start logging everything you eat on here.
    This could be something serious and a doctor will want to see what you are eating.
    Also log alcohol and drugs (legal or recreational) you might take since they can EASILY cause this.
  • rosebette
    rosebette Posts: 1,660 Member
    You could try a daily regimen of nexium or another over-the-counter anti-heartburn/reflux med. You might also want to go back to your doctor. Vomiting after eating 1/2 cup of food and losing 30 lbs. in a short period is a sign of illness. If you have too much bile, you could have gall bladder issues.
  • MichaelaSenft
    MichaelaSenft Posts: 24 Member
    Yes I had my gallbladder removed at 17. I haven’t had issues since then, other than a case of IBS. I will return to the doctor and see if they want to do further tests. They have done a full blood panel as well as stool samples. I had an endoscopy done about a year ago, and nothing was wrong then. Thanks for the advice! I do log everything I eat so I will show my doctor.
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