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Appetite - increased   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Hyperphagia; Increased appetite; Hunger; Excessive hunger; Polyphagia

Definition:

Hunger is a desire for food and is normal. Hyperphagia and polyphagia refer to eating to the point of being focused only on eating (gluttony), or excessive eating before feeling full. These can be symptoms of various disorders.

Considerations

Common Causes

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