What is Lack of Appetite?
This symptom describes a lack of or decreased appetite despite basic caloric needs. Food may not taste right. Lack of appetite, if not treated and managed, can lead to a more serious condition. By improving your appetite, you can improve your quality of life and be better able to tolerate cancer treatments. How do people describe lack of appetite? People with cancer and people going through cancer treatment often report that they either have no appetite, or they indicate they get “full” more quickly, or both. When people with cancer dont eat well, they can develop poor nutrition. What causes lack of appetite? Many people report that their sense of taste and sense of smell change due to their treatment, and that these changes also decrease their appetite. For others, having nausea, vomiting, or even pain and fatigue that are not well controlled also causes changes in appetite. Other factors that can contribute to appetite loss include loss of sleep, medications, anxiety, depression or s
