10 Common Causes for Loss of Appetite
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Meningitis
Viral meningitis is a viral infection that affects membranes around the brain and spinal column called the meninges. Several viruses can cause the meninges to become inflamed.
While many cases of viral meningitis caused by enteroviruses are mild and resolve on their own, other microbes can cause extremely debilitating and dangerous complications without medical intervention. Headache, nausea, fatigue and loss of appetite are common with this condition, which occurs most often in children and people with weakened or impaired immune systems.8‘Identify Signs of Viral Meningitis.’ Ada, ada.com/conditions/viral-meningitis
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