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Polyphagia (excessive hunger)

Specialty: Endocrine and metabolic.

  • a lot of appetite
  • constant hunger
  • polyphagy

Why it occurs

  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Rebound hypoglycemia
  • Drugs (corticosteroids)

Initial workup

Glycemic/HbA1c; TSH.

red flags

Polyphagia with polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss (diabetic debut).

Standard management

  • Treat the cause — glycemic control, etc.

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousPolydipsia
Area
Endocrine and metabolic
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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