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An increased appetite or excessive hunger can be a sign of several different diseases. The medical term for this is polyphagia. Polyphagia is known to be one of the three main signs that a person may have developed diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, an increase in appetite is a normal response to something normal such as strenuous activity or intensive exercise. However, an intense increase in appetite or hunger that does not go away no matter how much you eat can be a sign that there is a more severe issue going on within the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have noticed that you have had an increase in appetite that is not the result of being physically active, it is a good idea to discuss this symptom with your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 related symptoms to your excessive hunger or polyphagia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Polydipsia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Polydipsia <\/a>is another common symptom associated with diabetes. Often times, a person who is experiencing polyphagia will also experience polydipsia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst. It is a symptom that causes a person to feel extremely thirsty even when they have been constantly taking in fluids. A person suffering from polydipsia may feel like no matter how much that they drink that they simply cannot quench their thirst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are feeling extremely thirsty all of the time and you are also eating more than you normally would and not feeling full, there is a chance that you may be suffering from diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both of these symptoms are signs of diabetes and for this reason it is important to make sure that you discuss the symptoms with your doctor to determine what the underlying cause or these symptoms are so that proper treatment can be started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Polyuria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A person with polyphagia <\/a>may notice that they are urinating quite frequently. There are several types of diseases and conditions that may also cause frequent urination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a person is urinating frequently the body may feel a need to constantly replace the fluids that are being lost during urination. In addition, there are some natural physical processes such as sweating, taking drugs, or eating a diet that is high in salt that can cause a person to lose a lot of fluids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the body is losing fluids it can cause a person to become extremely thirsty and hungry because the body inherently wants to remain hydrated and keep nutrients moving throughout the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from some type of infection that is causing you to urinate frequently, you may develop polyphagia and polydipsia, which means that you may have a thirst and a hunger that is not quenchable no matter how much you eat or drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Vision Blurriness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another symptom that will often accompany polyphagia is a vision that becomes blurry. Some people report that they simply wake up one morning and notice that their vision is just not as clear as it was. It may seem like you are looking through a clouded lens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons that a person may develop a blurry vision. Diabetics often report having vision that is blurry<\/a>. For this reason, if you have suddenly noticed that your vision is blurry, you are extremely hungry and thirsty all of the time and that you are urinating more than usual, it is important to make sure that you go to your doctor to find out the underlying cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these symptoms are common among those who suffer from diabetes, so it is important to make sure that you have your blood sugar tested to ensure that you have not developed this disease or if you have developed diabetes that you follow the appropriate diet in order to keep it under control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Extreme Exhaustion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is normal to feel tired when you are not sleeping well at night or if you are simply not getting enough rest. However, a person who has developed diabetes<\/a> or another related health issue may feel exhaustion all of the time. This exhaustion continues no matter how much rest that a person gets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person who is suffering from polyphagia may also feel exhausted as an underlying symptom of the health condition that is causing the polyphagia to occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been getting plenty of rest, but still cannot seem to get to the point where you are not feeling exhausted all of the time, there are several health conditions that could be the cause of this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low vitamin B, low iron levels, low vitamin D levels, heart-related conditions, and diabetes are all common causes of feelings of exhaustion. A simple blood test should be able to determine what is causing your extreme tiredness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is quite common for a person to have a headache <\/a>from time to time. In fact, most people experience headaches at least once a month or more often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous reasons that a person may develop a headache. When a person is experiencing polyphagia, there is a chance that they will also develop a headache. This headache may be caused by an underlying condition that is causing them to experience the extreme hunger that is associated with polyphagia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headaches can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. If a person is suffering from headaches that will not go away as well as the other symptoms on this list, it is important to make sure to discuss the symptoms with a doctor to determine what is causing them to feel that way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these symptoms could be a sign that there is something really wrong within the body such as high or low blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Weight Gain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A person who is suffering from polyphagia feels hungry all of the time. This means that they tend to eat more than normal as a way to try to cure their hunger pains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are choosing healthy foods to eat, there is still a good chance that a person who has polyphagia may start to gain weight. This comes from simply eating more calories than normal and eating more food than the body needs in order to be fully satiated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are eating more than normal and finding that you never feel very full, and you have started to gain weight<\/a>, there is a chance that there is something wrong within the body and you need to discuss these symptoms with your doctor in order to determine the underlying cause. It could be diabetes or another illness that is causing you to gain weight.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another related symptom of polyphagia is simply stress. You may notice that as you are eating and not feeling full, you become more stressed out. When you are experiencing more stress<\/a>, you may eat even more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When this happens, you may not make the best food choices as your body is looking for a way to comfort itself and to repair the other issues that you are experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress can cause all sorts of issues within the body, including overeating. This is one reason why it is important to make sure that you are taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relaxation methods such as meditation can go a long way in helping clear your mind and healing your body. It is important to make sure that you note things that cause you to stress and try to avoid them as much as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Binge Eating Disorder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people turn towards food as a way to relieve stress. Unfortunately, this is not the healthiest way to deal with stress. At times, a person suffering from polyphagia may develop a binge eating disorder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This may include eating so much that they will vomit afterward. This is referred to as bulimia. Another condition that a person may develop is known as anorexia<\/a>. This occurs when a person just simply stops eating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person who suffers from polyphagia may try to correct the symptoms by simply refusing to eat. Since they feel like they are never going to be satiated anyway, they may just give up food altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both bulimia and anorexia can become quite dangerous as your body needs proper nutrition in order to survive. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms on this list, it is important to make sure that you talk to your doctor right away in order to begin proper treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Cognitive Issues
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People who suffer from an excessive eating disorder may notice that they start to experience cognitive issues,\u00a0especially after binge eating on high carbohydrate foods. The influx of excessive carbohydrates into the digestive system<\/a> causes a rapid spike in blood sugar levels.\u00a0As a result, the patient may start to feel as if they are in a \u201ccarb-coma.\u201d\u00a0
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As a result of the elevation in blood sugar levels, the patient may start to experience problems with focus and concentration. They may also struggle to comprehend issues and find solutions. These effects are typically temporary, and they can last anywhere between two and eight hours after the meal. In some cases, the person may continue to binge-eat, causing a worsening of these symptoms.
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Patients who do suffer from excessive eating disorders require the management of their eating habits through a doctor or nutritionist. The medical professional will ask the patient to take their blood sugar reading when they wake up in the morning. This strategy ensures that the patients fasted blood sugar levels do not show signs of diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Tremors and Shaking
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Patients who are dealing with an excessive eating disorder may also notice that they start to experience symptoms of shaking and tremors<\/a>. The symptoms occur typically 3 to 4-hours after eating a high-carbohydrate meal that has plenty of sugar or flour listed in the ingredients. The sudden influx of sugar and carbohydrates into the digestive system increases blood sugar levels.
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As the pancreas struggles to clear the excess blood sugar from the system, the patient may start to find that they develop the symptoms of tremors. In most cases, eating another high-carbohydrate meal will cause the cessation of these symptoms, only to see them reoccur a few hours later.
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Patients with binge-eating disorders may often find that they make poor food choices when they decide to eat a meal. Typically, it’s common for affected individuals to eat convenience foods such as snacks, candy, and fast food meals. Should the patient continue with the eating habits, they have a high risk of developing diabetes, as well as a host of other adverse health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Personality Changes
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Patients who are suffering from the effects of polyphagia may notice that they start to experience changes in their personality. Most patients suffering from the condition realized that they are not doing themselves any favors by binge eating on unhealthy foods.\u00a0However, it’s important to note that polyphagia is a mental health<\/a> disorder where the person often eats to reduce feelings of low self-worth or depression.
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As a result of this excessive eating, the person becomes stuck in a negative feedback loop, which involves negative emotions the take their toll on the patient’s mental health. However, they are unable to stop their behavior, and they continue to eat, increasing feelings of low self-worth and self-hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those patients that notice personality changes should seek help from a licensed clinical psychologist. 
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The medical professional will help the patient to overcome their eating disorder. If left unmanaged and untreated, polyphagia can result in severe mental distress. As they continue with their eating, the person may become a former shell of themselves.s<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Sweating
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Patients who have to live with an excessive eating disorder may notice several changes that occur with physiological\u00a0and mental health. Some patients may find that they start to develop symptoms of heavy sweating after eating a meal that’s high in refined carbohydrates, such as sugar and flour. These types of carbohydrates <\/a>enter the bloodstream quickly, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar levels.
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As a result, the patient may notice that they start to develop a warm sensation around the groin, armpits, and face. This symptom is one of the first signs that the patient is beginning to succumb to the effects of diabetes. The pancreas can no longer manage the impact of carbohydrates on the body by releasing insulin to control blood sugar levels.
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As a result, the patient starts to notice these hot flushes occur as soon as a few minutes after they start eating high carbohydrate meals to excess. These patients require blood sugar monitoring by a licensed professional to get a reading on the morning fasted blood sugar level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Hair Loss
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Patients who are dealing with the onset of an excessive eating disorder may also notice they start to experience hair loss<\/a>. This effect is typically more common in men than it is women, but it can occur in females as well. People that eat to excess usually end up packing on body weight in the form of adipose tissue.
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White adipose tissue, (WAT), is a type of body fat that is very challenging to get rid of once the patient develops it around the waist. WAT starts to secrete hormones into the bloodstream that clash with the body’s normal hormone production. As a result, men may find that they begin to show signs of increased androgen activity, which results in male pattern baldness on the scalp.
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Patients who are dealing with the case of excessive eating disorder require monitoring of their health condition through a licensed medical professional. The doctor ensures that the patient starts to lose weight, and they may also recommend that the patient sees a clinical psychologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Difficulty with Sleeping
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More than 160-million Americans are dealing with some\u00a0form of sleeping disorder, with the most common being insomnia. People with insomnia fade in and out of the dream state, and they are never really sure if they are sleeping or awake. The sleeping disorder has a devastating effect on the patient’s mental health, and it may increase symptoms of fatigue <\/a>and emotional distress.
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People who are dealing with the onset of polyphagia may notice that they start to experience insomnia. The patient may start on the path toward the disorder by waking up frequently during the night. They may also find it challenging to get to sleep. As a result, the patient tosses and turns throughout the night, struggling to get to sleep.
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The changes and blood sugar levels are primarily responsible for this disorder. Changes in hormone levels due to WAT secreting hormones into the bloodstream may also be partially accountable for the development of insomnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. Mood Swings
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People who are suffering from the effects of\u00a0polyphagia may also start to notice that they have extreme\u00a0changes in both their mental and emotional state. These mood swings may occur for a multitude of reasons,\u00a0including changes in their hormone profile, as well as symptoms such as insomnia<\/a>. When a person can’t get a good night’s sleep, it may start to affect their mental state dramatically. Hormone changes also produce wild mood swings throughout the day and the month.
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If you are dealing with polyphagia, you require immediate medical assistance to control your eating habits. Medical professionals will advise you to seek council with a clinical psychologist as well as a nutritionist. The psychologist will help you manage your emotional state and uncover the cause of why you are eating to excess. Doctors can help to monitor your progress by drawing blood work to check on your hormone profile and blood sugar levels.
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Polyphagia is a severe mental health disorder that requires immediate treatment. If left unmanaged and undiagnosed, the affected individual could end up ruining their health.
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