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Symptoms of Polyphagia
The following features are indicative of Polyphagia:
excessive hunger
abnormally large intake of solids
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Common Causes of Polyphagia
The following are the most common causes of Polyphagia:
anxiety
diabetes mellitus
Graves disease
hyperthyroidism
hypoglycemia
premenstrual syndrome
Other Causes of Polyphagia
The following are the less common causes of Polyphagia:
bulimia
certain drugs such as corticosteroids, tricyclic antidepressants
Risk Factors for Polyphagia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Polyphagia:
anxiety
stress
depression
orexigenic drugs
diabetes mellitus
hyperthyroidism
hypoglycemia
premenstrual syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome
Graves' disease
Kleine-Levin syndrome
Prevention of Polyphagia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Polyphagia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
do not stop taking medicine without talking to prescribed physician
emotional therapeutic counselling to cope up with stress associated with polyphagia
Occurrence of Polyphagia
Common Age Group
Polyphagia most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 3-15 years
Common Gender
Polyphagia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Polyphagia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Polyphagia:
Blood serum test: To provide useful information about the osmolality of the body's extracellular fluids
Thyroid function test: To diagnose thyroid disease
Complications of Polyphagia if untreated
Yes, Polyphagia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Polyphagia is left untreated:
physical impairment of vital air exchange
can be fatal
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Polyphagia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Polyphagia:
Emotional support: Helps to cope up with polyphagia