Hunger

Description

The sense of an empty stomach that may prompt increased appetite or craving for food.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a healthcare professional if there is:

• Increase in appetite that persists or is unexplained.
• Weight loss or weight gain.
• Anxiety.
• Heart palpitations.
• Increased thirst.
• No desire or less desire to eat for more than five days.
• Abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits.