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Suddenly have no appetite, could something be wrong with my body?

Are you experiencing discomfort due to a sudden 'loss of appetite'? Many people find it difficult to even take a spoonful even when the table is full of delicious food, and if they force themselves to eat, they feel bloated or stuffed. Simply passing it off as "stress" can lead to a gradual loss of energy and affect daily life, leading to worries like "Is something wrong with my body?" Especially many patients who visit the Songdo Anorexia Clinic complain of frustrations like "I'm definitely hungry but I don't feel like eating" or "Everything I eat tastes like sand."

💡 [Key Answer] The 3 most common causes of "sudden loss of appetite": ① Decreased digestive function: Weakened gastrointestinal peristalsis and digestive juice secretion. ② Gut health issues: Inflammatory reactions due to gut microbiome imbalance and gut barrier damage. ③ Stress and autonomic imbalance: Malfunction of the digestive system due to disruption of the Gut-Brain Axis. Dalimchae Clinic aims for fundamental appetite improvement through gut detoxification which helps restore gastrointestinal function and stabilize the gut-brain axis.

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This health information was compiled by the Dalimchae medical team based on common questions received in the treatment room. Medical Supervision | Gut & Digestion Standards, Dalimchae Clinic Songdo Branch, Dr. Oh Hyunmin (Appetite Column)