10 Hepatic Steatosis Symptoms
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Loss of Appetite
Another early symptom of hepatic steatosis is loss of appetite. Individuals can lose their appetite for any number of reasons, both physical and mental. This is known as anorexia, which is related to but slightly different from anorexia nervosa.
Bacterial and viral infections such as pneumonia and gastroenteritis may also cause a person to lose interest in food, as can psychological issues such as depression and anxiety.4Team, Brain and Spine. ‘How Stress Can Make You Eat More – Or Not At All.’ Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, 8 Oct. 2020 A loss of appetite can lead to weight loss and malnutrition.
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