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Some people continue to feel hungry even immediately after eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. If the body is asking for something to eat then it is a good sign but if this habit becomes dominant then it can also prove to be dangerous. Always feeling hungry.. TV9 talked to Dr. Payal Dutt (Senior Dietician, Kailash Hospital Dehradun) on this. Experts say that if you keep feeling hungry again and again throughout the day and start feeling like eating something again after some time of eating, then do not ignore it as just your eating habit.
According to experts, there may be some health problems behind constant hunger. It is a matter of some concern that this happens with increasing age because children digest things quickly through sports. Let us tell you about these problems…
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Diabetes: Doctors say that sometimes there can be some health problem behind this. In medical language, excessive hunger is called polyphagia. According to him, when the body is not able to utilize blood sugar properly, you may feel hungry again and again.
Low blood sugar: If blood sugar is very low, there may be excessive hunger along with sweating and trembling of hands.
Thyroid: If the thyroid is overactive, the body uses calories more quickly and appetite may increase.
Stress: Being under stress for a long time can increase the hormone called cortisol, which increases hunger and cravings to eat certain things.
Lack of sleep: If you are not sleeping properly, the balance of hormones that cause hunger and feeling of fullness may get disturbed.
Before periods: Hormonal changes occurring around periods may cause increased hunger.
depression: Some people may have the problem of increased appetite and overeating during depression.
Not getting adequate nutrition to the body: If your body is not getting adequate nutrition from your diet, you may feel hungry even after having a full stomach.
Pregnancy: In this health condition, the body’s need for nutrition increases, hence excessive hunger may occur during this period.
Dietitians say that if your weight is decreasing without any reason along with constant hunger, you feel very thirsty or you urinate frequently, then do not ignore it. It is important to consult a doctor and get its exact cause investigated.
