10 Common Causes for Loss of Appetite
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Hypothyroidism
When an individual has hypothyroidism, their thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones, which can affect nearly every process in the body. It primarily affects women between the ages of 35 and 65. Symptoms that can result from hypothyroidism include general fatigue, loss of appetite (yet the weight increases), dry skin and mild depression.
Once considered a much more serious condition, hypothyroidism can now be managed in most cases with synthetic hormones, such as levothyroxine.10Publishing, Harvard Health. ‘The Lowdown on Thyroid Slowdown.’ Harvard Health, www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-lowdown-on-thyroid-slowdown
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