Loss of appetite

Celiac Disease. A disturbance of the lower gastroiatestiaal tract, celiac disease is a chronic disease characterized by loss of appetite and weight, depression and irritabiUty, and diarrhea frequendy followed by constipation (35). One of the more disturbiag features of ceHac disease is the large, frothy, foul-smelling stools. The disease may develop ia childhood or later ia life. Frequendy, the patients who develop the disease ia adulthood report having had some of the symptoms duting childhood. 

Since about 85% of the administered dose is passed unchanged in the feces of the patient, selective toxicity of the dmg can be attributed primarily to poor absorption. Side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headaches, and vertigo or drowsiness. Skin rashes can also develop. Pyrantel pamoate is produced by Pfi2er, Inc., New York, New York. 

About 1 5% of those exposed show symptoms of loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue etc. 1 Gy delivered... 

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... 

Since no specific antidotes are known, symptomatic therapy must be accompanied by complete rest. Toxicity by Inhalation (ThresholdUmit Value)-. 0.5 mg/m Short-Term Exposure Limits 2 mg/m for 30 min Toxicity by Ingestion oral LD, = 283 mg/kg (rat) Late Toxicity Possible liver damage loss of appetite or weight. Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics No data Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics No data Odor Threshold No data. 

CRH (Corticotropin releasing hormone) is expressed in the nucleus paraventricularis of the hypothalamus and drives the stress hormone system by activating synthesis and release of corticotropin at the pituitary and in turn corticosteroid from the adrenal cortex. CRH is also expressed at many other brain locations not involved in neuroendocrine regulation, e.g. the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala. Preclinical studies have shown that CRH also coordinates the behavioral adaptation to stress (e.g. anxiety, loss of appetite, decreased sleepiness, autonomic changes, loss of libido). 

In cases which recover from the pulmonary edema, there is usually no permanent disability, but pneumonia may develop later. Concns of 100—150ppm are dangerous for short exposures of 30 to 60 minutes. Concns of 200—700ppm may be fatal after even very short exposures Continued exposure to low concns of the fumes, insufficient to cause pulmonary edema, is said to result in chronic irritation of the respiratory tract, with cough, headache, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, corrosion of the teeth and gradual loss of strength... 

Anorexia (loss of appetite) is an example of a mild adverse reaction. Unless it becomes severe and pronounced weight loss occurs, it may not be necessary to discontinue sulfonamide therapy. 

Isoniazid Take this drug 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. However, if gastric upset occurs, take isoniazid with food. Notify the primary health care provider of weakness, yellowing of the skin, loss of appetite, darkening of the urine, skin rashes, or numbness or tingling of the hands or feet. Avoid tyrainine-containing foods (see Chap. 31). To prevent pyridoxine (vitamin Bg) deficiency, 6 to 50 mg of pyridoxine daily may be prescribed. 

Pyrazinamide Notify the primary health care provider if any of the following occurs nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite fever, malaise, visual changes, yellow discoloration of the skin, or severe pain in the knees, feet, or wrists. (Note Pain in these areas may be a sign of active gout.)... 

Chloroquine Take this drug witii food or milk. Avoid foods diat acidify die urine (cranberries, plums, prunes, meats, cheeses, eggs, fish, and grains). This drug may cause diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting. Notify die primary healtii care provider if these symptoms become pronounced. Chloroquine may cause a yellow or brownish discoloration to the urine this is normal and will go away when the drug therapy is discontinued. Notify the primary health care provider if any of the following occur ... 

IM BALANCED NUTRITION. When a narcotic is prescribed for a prolonged time, anorexia (loss of appetite) may occur. Those receiving a narcotic for the relief of pain caused by terminal cancer often have severe anorexia from the disease and the narcotic. The nurse assesses food intake after each meal. When anorexia is prolonged, tiie nurse weighs the patient weekly or as... 

Notify tiie primary care provider if the following adverse reactions are experienced for more than a few days nausea, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, vomiting, or loss of appetite. 

ADMINISTERING PROCAINAMIDE Adverse reactions with procainamide therapy include nausea, loss of appetite, and vomiting. Small meals eaten frequently may be better tolerated than three full meals. Administering the drug with meals may decrease gastrointestinal effects. 

Gastrointestinal Hunger, nausea Thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, excessive urination... 

Children Upper respiratory illness, cough, irritability, nervousness, fatigue, disturbed sleep, diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, otitis, diaper rash, headache, teething, malaise... 

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