Feeling choked, not hungry, and having no appetite.

Jun 02, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
In general, feelings of choking, lack of hunger, and loss of appetite may be caused by factors such as excessive anxiety, indigestion, or acute gastritis. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. Besides these three causes, other conditions such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and esophageal cancer may also be responsible. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical evaluation and treatment.

Generally, feelings of throat tightness, lack of hunger, and loss of appetite may be caused by excessive anxiety, indigestion, acute gastritis, or other factors. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. The detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Excessive Anxiety

Prolonged excessive anxiety may affect the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms such as poor appetite and loss of appetite. It is recommended to communicate more with family members to help alleviate anxiety.

2. Indigestion

Consuming too much food at once may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing indigestion. This can result in food remaining in the stomach for too long, leading to symptoms such as acid reflux, stomach pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. It is recommended that patients take medications such as Bacillus subtilis and Enterococcus faecalis viable granules or Mosapride Citrate tablets under medical guidance, while also avoiding overeating.

3. Acute Gastritis

Acute inflammation of the gastric mucosa may be triggered by improper diet, excessive stress, infection, and other factors, resulting in symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. These symptoms can easily lead to loss of appetite. Patients are advised to take medications such as Compound Rennin Capsules or Colloidal Bismuth Pectin Capsules under a doctor's supervision, and avoid improper eating habits.

Besides the above three causes, other conditions such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or esophageal cancer may also be responsible. Therefore, patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment.

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