increased appetite
Wanting more food
Increased appetite describes a heightened desire for food beyond one's normal hunger levels.
The phrase appears most often in medical contexts—as a symptom of conditions like hyperthyroidism or diabetes, or as a side effect of certain medications: The steroids caused increased appetite and weight gain.
It can also describe temporary states from exercise, stress, or hormonal changes.
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- empty stomachDigestive tract without food
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- ravenousExtremely hungry, insatiable
- voraciousExtremely eager to consume
famished · insatiable · starving · hollow leg · gluttony · binge · munchies · late night snack · growling · stomach · gorging · snacking · overeating · all you can eat · feasting · wolfing · devouring · second helpings
- appetitehungry, hunger, starving, famished, ravenous
- side effectsnausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, rash
- hormonal symptomsmood swings, bloating, hot flashes, cramps, weight gain
- intoxication effectseuphoria, dizziness, slurred speech, drowsiness, confusion
- Pregnancy Symptomsmorning sickness, baby bump, cravings, nausea, fatigue
- eating disordersanorexia, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, binge eating, bulimia nervosa
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Diminished urge to eat
loss of appetite · appetite loss · poor appetite · appetite suppression · anorexia
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