06-13-2009, 06:46 AM
Everyone has days when they eat too much. But if you always seem to be hungry, there may be a medical explanation.
The US National Library of Medicine offers these possible reasons for excessive hunger, medically called ‘hyperphagia’ or ‘polyphagia’:
Today’s Health Tips
* Anxiety.
* Eating disorders, such as bulimia.
* Diabetes mellitus, including gestational diabetes.
* Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
* Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
* Thyroid conditions, such as hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease.
* Side effects of medications, including corticosteroids and certain antidepressants.
http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=182806
The US National Library of Medicine offers these possible reasons for excessive hunger, medically called ‘hyperphagia’ or ‘polyphagia’:
Today’s Health Tips
* Anxiety.
* Eating disorders, such as bulimia.
* Diabetes mellitus, including gestational diabetes.
* Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
* Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
* Thyroid conditions, such as hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease.
* Side effects of medications, including corticosteroids and certain antidepressants.
http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=182806