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Loss of appetite, nausea, feeling full after eating only a small amount

Feb 23, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Loss of appetite, nausea, feeling full after eating only a small amount. If caused by physiological factors, symptoms can be improved through abdominal massage, warm compresses, and gradually increasing food intake. If due to indigestion, follow medical advice to take pro-digestive medications to enhance digestive function. If caused by chronic gastritis, combination therapy with prokinetic agents and gastric mucosal protectants can improve gastrointestinal motility, reduce stomach acid irritation on the gastric mucosa, and relieve symptoms.

Loss of appetite, nausea, feeling full after eating only a small amount, may be caused by physiological factors, or could result from pathological conditions such as indigestion or chronic gastritis. Treatment should be directed according to the underlying cause.

I. Physiological Factors

This may occur due to excessive dieting, which affects appetite and leads to reduced food intake over time. Symptoms can generally be improved through abdominal massage and warm compresses to promote gastrointestinal function, along with gradually increasing meal portions.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Indigestion

Indigestion may result from excessive emotional stress, anxiety, or binge eating, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction, slowed intestinal motility, and reduced gastric acid secretion. Under medical guidance, medications that promote digestion can be taken, including common options such as Compound Pepsin Granules, Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets (Digestive Health Tablets), and Mosapride Tablets, which help enhance digestive function and relieve symptoms.

2. Chronic Gastritis

Chronic gastritis may develop due to infections or abnormal immune responses, impairing gastrointestinal digestive function. Prokinetic medications prescribed by a doctor can help improve gastrointestinal motility and alleviate symptoms. Commonly used drugs include Domperidone Tablets, Metoclopramide Tablets, and Mosapride Tablets. Additionally, gastric mucosal protectants may be used in combination to reduce irritation of the gastric mucosa by stomach acid and improve symptoms. These include Bismuth Potassium Citrate Capsules, Rabeprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Tablets, and Colloidal Bismuth Pectin Capsules.

In addition, gastric ulcers may also cause the above-mentioned symptoms. Active treatment is recommended to help relieve the condition.


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