Refusal of food

(Declining food, Abstaining from food, Neglecting food, Spurning food, Turning down food, Resisting food, Shunning food, Denying food, Forsaking food, Avoiding food)

Refusal of food is a symptom that can manifest in various ways. It may start as a decrease in appetite, and progress to complete avoidance of food. It can be accompanied by physical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. In some cases, it may be due to psychological issues such as depression or anxiety. It is important to identify the cause of this symptom in order to provide appropriate treatment.

1 diseases may cause the symptom refusal of food

Age: any age

Equally Common in Men and Women

Diseases, which may be a consequence of the symptom refusal of food

(F32) Depressive episode

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Moderate RiskAge: 5 to 100Equally Common in Men and Women

Main Symptoms Refusal of food