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Stump The Doctors: I am never hungry?

From what I gather, when people skip a meal they get some type of pain or rumbling that tells them that they need to eat. I never get that. I have never been hungry. I enjoy food and like to eat, but if I get busy I can forget to eat entirely for a couple of days before I suddenly realize I haven't eaten in a while. I know some diseases or disorders might cause one to lose their appetite, but what life-long condition might cause one to never be hungry in the first place?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    i've never heard of an illness like this, but it wouldn't surprise me to know it exists. i'm more inclined to think it's a break down in the brain to stomach communication as the brain can play some tremendous tricks on the body. i know there is a disease/disorder in which the body or brain doesn't register any pain whatsoever. the person can feel hot or cold, pressure, ect, but it doesn't cause pain. even breaking bones won't elicit a pain response! wonderful thing, the brain is.

  • 1 decade ago

    If what you say is true, then your body (stomach and surrounding areas to be exact) is missing some enzymes. These enzymes function to tell you when the body is in need of nutrients. This, if an actual disorder, can become dangerous in a long-term situation. This is because you're body wouldn't be getting as much nutrients as it needs. If you've visited doctors and have gotten nothing out of it, then I have a suggestion. Try setting up exact times during the day to eat. For example, 8:00 in the morning, 12:30 at noon, and 8:00 at night. Try to stay by these hours and eat. Those are just some examples. Try to find hours suitable for your daily routines/activities.

  • 1 decade ago

    I think some people are just not hungry. When I'm not pregnant I'm like that I could go for days and only remember to eat when my boyfriend remind-es me.I'm not fat so I know that my body needs minerals so try a multi-vitamin.

  • 1 decade ago

    Your body is getting nutrients somehow. . .I've heard of people being so hungry, that they were not hungry anymore. . .but, never hungry ? ? you must have stored fat tissue, because after that's gone it starts eating the muscles.

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