loss of appetite

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Despite how common it is, scientists have struggled to pinpoint exactly what causes this loss of appetite.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

The main symptoms of cryptosporidium infection include watery diarrhoea, stomach pains or cramps, nausea or vomiting, mild fever, and loss of appetite and weight loss.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

When the algae “blooms” so quickly, it can produce toxins leading to loss of appetite, vomiting and even jaundice and hepatitis for swimmers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

Many infected cats develop fevers, loss of appetite and respiratory symptoms, which may include nasal discharge, difficulty breathing and pneumonia.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Joe was evidently made uncomfortable by what he supposed to be my loss of appetite, and took a thoughtful bite out of his slice, which he didn’t seem to enjoy.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens