Why Am I Always Hungry? - Health Stato

                                              Why Am I Always Hungry? - Health Stato 

                                              Why Am I Always Hungry? - Health Stato 

Your body relies on food for energy, so it's normal to feel hungry if you don't eat for a few hours. But if your stomach has a constant rumble, even after a meal, something could be going on with your health.

The medical term for extreme hunger is polyphagia. If you feel hungry all the time, see your doctor.

Several things can cause hunger.

1. Diabetes

Your body turns the sugar in food into fuel called glucose. But when you have diabetes, glucose can't reach your cells. Your body pees it out instead and tells you to eat more.

People who have type 1 diabetes, in particular, may eat large amounts of food and still lose weight.

In addition to a spike in your appetite, symptoms of diabetes may include:

• Extreme thirst
• The need to pee more often
• Weight loss you can’t explain
• Blurry vision
• Cuts and bruises that take a long time to heal
• Tingling or pain in your hands or feet
• Fatigue 

2. Low Blood Sugar 

Hypoglycemia is what you have when the glucose in your body drops to very low levels. It’s a common concern for people with diabetes, but other health problems can cause it, too. They include hepatitis, kidney disorders, neuroendocrine tumors in your pancreas (insulinomas), and problems with your adrenal or pituitary glands.

In severe cases, people with hypoglycemia may seem drunk. They may slur their words and have trouble walking. Other symptoms can include:

• Anxiety
• Feeling like your heart is skipping a beat
• Pale skin
• Shaking
• Sweating
• Tingling around the mouth 

3. Lack of Sleep

Not getting enough rest can affect the hormones in your body that control hunger. People who are sleep-deprived have a bigger appetite and find it harder to feel full. You're also more likely to crave high-fat, high-calorie foods when you're tired.

Other effects of sleep deprivation include:

• A hard time staying alert
• Change in mood
• Clumsiness
• More accidents
• Trouble staying awake during the day
• Weight gain

4. Stress

When you're anxious or tense, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This amps up your feeling of hunger.

Many people under stress also crave foods high in sugar, fat, or both. It may be your body's attempt to "shut off" the part of your brain that causes you to worry.

Other symptoms include:

• Angry outbursts
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Sleep problems
• Upset stomach

5. Diet

Not all foods fill you up the same way. The ones that curb hunger best are high in protein like lean meats, fish, or dairy products -- or high in fiber. Good sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans.

Healthy fats like those found in nuts, fish, and sunflower oil can lower your cholesterol levels. They’re key to a balanced diet and can help you feel satisfied after you eat.

Pastries, white bread, many packaged meals, and fast foods lack these nutrients but are high in fat and unhealthy carbs. If you eat a lot of these, you could find yourself hungry again soon after a meal. You may eat more than you should.