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Warning-sign checks

Increased appetite: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for vomiting, stomach pain, deep or rapid breathing, severe drowsiness, confusion, a seizure, or loss of consciousness.

    These symptoms can occur with dangerously abnormal blood glucose or another serious problem.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek same-day medical advice if increased hunger occurs with marked thirst, frequent urination, and unplanned weight loss.

    This is especially important for a child or teenager, during pregnancy, or if you already have diabetes.

    Get urgent help if symptoms do not improve or you cannot safely eat or drink.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Book a routine appointment if increased appetite lasts for several weeks, has no clear explanation, or is causing unwanted weight change.

    Arrange an earlier review if it comes with persistent tiredness, tremor, heat intolerance, a fast heartbeat, or changes in bowel habits.

The article also says

Sudden hunger with shaking, sweating, dizziness, or confusion may be low blood glucose.

If you have diabetes, follow your personal low-glucose plan and recheck as instructed.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Increased appetite. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.