What could be the reason for still having no appetite at 15 weeks of pregnancy?
Sep 30, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Lack of appetite at 15 weeks of pregnancy may be caused by severe morning sickness, gastritis, anemia, or other reasons. Severe morning sickness generally refers to symptoms such as nausea and loss of appetite that occur in women during pregnancy due to abnormal levels of the hormone HCG. Symptoms of gastritis include reduced appetite and nausea. In cases of anemia, slowed cell synthesis leads to weakened digestive function.
Generally, if a pregnant woman still has no appetite at 15 weeks of gestation, it may be due to severe pregnancy reactions, gastritis, anemia, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment through medication and lifestyle adjustments under a doctor's guidance.
1. Severe Pregnancy Reaction
Severe pregnancy reaction usually refers to a condition occurring after conception when abnormal levels of the hormone HCG cause symptoms such as nausea and loss of appetite. This explains why some women still have no appetite at 15 weeks of pregnancy. If symptoms are severe, medications such as promethazine hydrochloride tablets or vitamin B6 tablets may be used under a doctor's supervision.
2. Gastritis
Gastritis generally refers to inflammation of the stomach lining caused by various stimuli leading to contraction of gastric mucosa. Common symptoms include reduced appetite and nausea, which can result in a lack of appetite even at 15 weeks into pregnancy. It is recommended to take medications such as ranitidine hydrochloride capsules or rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules under medical guidance. In daily life, maintain a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid high-fat and high-salt foods.
3. Anemia
Anemia typically refers to a condition in which the body’s red blood cell count falls below normal levels, impairing oxygen delivery. During anemia, slowed cellular synthesis leads to weakened digestive function, which may explain the lack of appetite at 15 weeks of pregnancy. It is recommended to use medications such as Siwu Granules or Bazhen Granules under a doctor's direction for treatment.
