Be careful with anorexia in adults

Anorexia in adults is a matter of caution and should not be subjective, because if left for a long time, it will cause pathological anorexia. Anorexia in adults, if left untreated, can cause weight loss and severe malnutrition.

There are many causes that can lead to a decrease in appetite, causing anorexia. If the cause is detected and treated, anorexia can be overcome. Here are some causes of anorexia in adults:
Digestive diseases: This is the culprit causing loss of taste, loss of appetite, loss of appetite. When suffering from digestive diseases such as digestive disorders, the body will not absorb nutrients from food. Besides, the feeling of bloating and gas due to indigestion will cause discomfort and not want to eat more; Excessive, unreasonable dieting: Women who diet excessively or improperly can also become anorexic due to the lack of appetite for food, which will cause anorexia in the long term. ; Sleep disorders: When having insomnia, not sleeping well, the body will become weak and cause anorexia in adults; Anxiety, stress, pressure: The pressure of work and life with many worries and thoughts causes psychological stress and stress, leading to insomnia, mental instability, body often tired, tired. Psychological factors that make eating unappetizing and cause anorexia; Chronic diseases: Tuberculosis diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis, pleural tuberculosis, abdominal tuberculosis... often have symptoms of fever accompanied by anorexia. In addition, endocrine diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism or adrenal insufficiency also cause anorexia; Lack of vitamins and minerals: Iron or vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause a number of symptoms including loss of appetite, constipation, fatigue...

Prolonged anorexia will affect health and life, especially anorexia in the elderly and middle-aged people. As people age, their health declines, so if they lose their appetite, they will lose all remaining energy sources.
Besides, anorexia in the elderly also makes the body not receive enough nutrients needed to nourish the body, creating resistance to prevent the attack of diseases and the aging process. The function of parts of the body is therefore also affected, especially the muscles, the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine systems... are reduced accordingly. From there, leading to a higher risk of infectious diseases, or causing chronic diseases and accelerating the aging process.
Anorexia in adults also has serious consequences for health, and can even lead to death. If you suffer from anorexia for a long time, it will lead to chronic anorexia, that is, the patient always lives in a state of underweight, thin and weak. Women with chronic anorexia face an increased risk of not being able to have children, hair loss, and weak bones.
Pathological anorexia also seriously affects mental health because it creates a vicious cycle. When the body is depressed due to anorexia, it will be exhausted and cause depression, when depressed, it will make the body more exhausted and tired.

Depending on the cause of anorexia in adults, there will be different solutions. If the cause is stress, pressure at work, it is necessary to find ways to relieve stress to avoid affecting the spirit and quality of meals. When these causes have been ruled out but the loss of appetite is not relieved, the patient should see a doctor for advice and appropriate treatment.
In addition, when suffering from anorexia, patients need to create for themselves positive habits to overcome pathological anorexia, help eat more appetizing such as:
Have a healthy diet, eat enough quality and quantity, eat on time, do not skip meals, especially breakfast; When eating, you should chew carefully, do not do other things while eating such as watching TV; Should divide meals, about 5-6 meals / day to avoid feeling full of stomach, indigestion.

Build a rich menu with favorite dishes, beautifully decorated dishes to stimulate the taste buds, making eating more appetizing; Should eat with family or friends to create a comfortable, happy atmosphere, stimulating eating; Increasing the addition of nutritious foods, people with anorexia nervosa should pay more attention to the quality of their meals than to the amount of food they put in; Supplementing with tonics and vitamins to stimulate and improve taste such as zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E; Regular exercise and sports will help expend energy, forcing to replenish energy for the body, and also help to eat more delicious.

If after self-treatment at home, the symptoms of anorexia still do not improve, the patient should see a doctor for advice. In order to determine the cause and get the right treatment, the doctor will ask some of the following information:
Complete health status: Medical history, all medications being taken; Living habits, daily diet. Then, the doctor will measure the weight and height to see if the patient is underweight or not.
Pathological anorexia not only affects physical health by not ensuring nutrition for the body, but also damages mental health, so it should be overcome and treated appropriately.