Anorexia

Meg estrolAceta.te. This compound is used outside the United States as an oral contraceptive. In the United States, it is used for the paUiative treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer, or as an adjunct to other therapies. Its use has been associated with an increased appetite and food intake and has been evaluated in the treatment of anorexia and cachexia (107). 

The unusual physical complaints and findings in workers overexposed to teUurium include somnolence, anorexia, nausea, perspiration, a metallic taste in the mouth and garlic-like odor on the breath (48). The unpleasant odor, attributed to the formation of dimethyl teUuride, has not been associated with any adverse health symptoms. Tellurium compounds and metaboUc products have been identified in exhaled breath, sweat, urine, and feces. Elimination is relatively slow and continuous exposure may result in some accumulation. No definite pathological effects have been observed beyond the physical complaints outlined. Unlike selenium, teUurium has not been proved to be an essential biological trace element. 

The usual symptoms in human thaHotoxicosis resulting from acute, subacute, or chronic intoxication are generaHy the same. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal coHc, pain in legs, nervousness and irtitabHity, chest pain, gingivitis or stomatitis, and anorexia. Alopecia (hair loss) does not always occur, especiaHy in cases of mass intake of thallium and low resistance where the patient may die before the occurrence of hair loss. 

Balantidiasis in humans is manifest by chronic episodes of intermittent diarrhea and constipation, symptoms similar to those of amebiasis. The patient may also have abdominal pain, tenderness over the colon, anorexia, nausea, severe weight loss, and weakness. The disease may be fatal and, before the avakabihty of a treatment, was the cause of death in approximately 30% of infected individuals. 

The Class I agents have many similar side effects and toxicities. The anticholinergic side effects include dry mouth, constipation, and urinary hesitancy and retention. Common gastrointestinal (GI) side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia. Cardiovascular adverse effects are hypotension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, and myocardial depression, especially in patients with congestive heart failure. Common central nervous system (CNS) side effects are headache, dizziness, mental confusion, hallucinations, CNS stimulation, paraesthesias, and convulsions. 

Adverse reactions to digoxin include anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, visual disturbances, and cardiac arrhythmias. Allergic reaction such as urticaria, skin emptions, fever, and edema have been reported (87). 

Side effects associated with narcotics include nausea, anorexia, and constipation most of them also diminish ciUary activity and produce a drying effect on the respiratory tract mucosa. 

Air-poUutant effects on neural and sensory functions in humans vary widely. Odorous pollutants cause only minor annoyance yet, if persistent, they can lead to irritation, emotional upset, anorexia, and mental depression. Carbon monoxide can cause death secondary to the depression of the respiratory centers of the central nervous system. Short of death, repeated and prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can alter sensory protection, temporal perception, and higher mental functions. Lipid-soluble aerosols can enter the body and be absorbed in the lipids of the central nervous system. Once there, their effects may persist long after the initial contact has been removed. Examples of agents of long-term chronic effects are organic phosphate pesticides and aerosols carrying the metals lead, mercury, and cadmium. 

Anorexia Anorexia is loss of appetite. You may be familiar with the eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, in which the victim restricts dietary intake to starvation levels. Anorexia may be a symptom of acute or chronic exposure to certain chemicals. If you have suffered an unexplained loss of appetite in conjunction with other unusual symptoms, you may want to explore the MSDSs for chemicals that... 

Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis is an acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. Symptoms include anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and weakness. Gastroenteritis has many causes, such as bacteria (food poisoning), viruses, parasites, consumption of irritating food or drink, as well as stress. Treatment for the condition depends on the underlying cause. 

Due to the rapid appearance of resistance, 5FC is only used as a combination partner for the intensive therapy of established severe fungal infections caused by Candida spp., Cryptococcus neoformans and Aspergillus sp. Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and or abdominal pain occur in 6% of the patients. Of greater concern is the potential for bone marrow depression (seen in 5% of the patients, all with elevated 5FC levels). 

Lesions of the lateral hypothalamic area (LHA) cause anorexia, whereas ablation of the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) cause a hyperphagic obesity syndrome. Consistent with these results, LHA neurons express the orexigenic neuropeptides MCH and orexin. PVN neurons produce several neuropeptides that are anorex-igenic when administered directly into the brain (CRH, TRH, oxytocin), in addition to their better known roles as endocrine regulators. LHA and PVN receive rich inputs from axons of NPY/AgRP and aMSH/CART-producing neurons in the arcuate nucleus. 

Anorexia nervosa (AN) and Binge-eating disorder (BED) 1. Increased blood levels of AEA in patients with AN and BED may participate in reward aspects of aberrant eating behaviours 1. None tested... 

Hyperalgesisa, later hypoalgesia Lethargy, somnolence Anorexia, adipsia Weakness, malaise Decreased locomotor activity Inability to concentrate... 

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