Any illness can reduce or eliminate your appetite. But if the illness is treatable, appetite should return after treatment, says MedlinePlus.

MedlinePlus mentions potential causes of appetite loss:

• Emotions such as sadness, depression or grief.
• Serious illnesses such as cancer or HIV.
• Use of certain medications or street drugs.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Pregnancy.
• Aging.

Contact a doctor if you are losing a lot of weight without trying, or if decreased appetite occurs along with other symptoms.

Source: HealthDay

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