Is It Normal to Feel Hungry All the Time?

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The discussion revolves around the experience of feeling hungry all the time, with participants sharing personal experiences and speculating on potential causes. The scope includes personal health concerns and the suggestion of medical advice.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about feeling hungry all the time despite eating normal portion sizes and questions if this is normal or serious.
  • Several participants suggest pregnancy as a possible reason for the constant hunger.
  • Another participant notes variations in hunger levels, indicating that their hunger can fluctuate over days.
  • A participant advises consulting a doctor for a professional opinion, emphasizing that the forum cannot provide diagnoses.
  • There is a mention of increased hunger on days without physical activity, suggesting lifestyle factors may influence hunger levels.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the cause of constant hunger, with multiple competing views presented, particularly regarding the possibility of pregnancy and the need for medical consultation.

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Participants acknowledge the limitations of the forum in providing medical diagnoses and emphasize the importance of consulting a healthcare professional for personal health issues.

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its not normal to feel hungry all the time is it? I'm always hungry! and I eat normal portion sizes.
Today, within an hour of having breakfast I was hungry, and I just had lunch an hour ago and I'm hungry again...
I don't do physical labour or anything. Its just started recently - didn't have this before... any ideas what could be causing it? or if its anything serious?
 
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You are pregnant.
 
Borek said:
You are pregnant.

oh dear... that is serious indeed!
 
nucleargirl said:
its not normal to feel hungry all the time is it? I'm always hungry! and I eat normal portion sizes.
Today, within an hour of having breakfast I was hungry, and I just had lunch an hour ago and I'm hungry again...
I don't do physical labour or anything. Its just started recently - didn't have this before... any ideas what could be causing it? or if its anything serious?

When is your next regular physical? You should mention it to your doctor, to see what s/he says. Could be normal, or it could be a symptom of something going on. We can't provide any diagnosis here in the forum.
 
She's pregnant.
 
Is it all of the time, or comes and goes, like a few days where you're always hungry, and then days weren't you don't eat much. That happens to me and the last few days, no matter what I eat, I'm hungry.
 
Evo, we can't diagnose you here... :smile:

Although I do have to say, on days where I don't work out, I'm more hungry... :-p
 
nucleargirl said:
its not normal to feel hungry all the time is it? I'm always hungry! and I eat normal portion sizes.
Today, within an hour of having breakfast I was hungry, and I just had lunch an hour ago and I'm hungry again...
I don't do physical labour or anything. Its just started recently - didn't have this before... any ideas what could be causing it? or if its anything serious?

berkeman said:
When is your next regular physical? You should mention it to your doctor, to see what s/he says. Could be normal, or it could be a symptom of something going on. We can't provide any diagnosis here in the forum.

We cannot diagnose medical issues here in the forums, so this thread is locked. Please ask your doctor about this -- they are in the best position to help you out.
 

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