Causes Of Polyphagia And Diabetes Symptoms Treatment

Even if I eat heaps or not before bed I always wake up ravenous. Is this normal or is it a severe disease. Please let me know if there is anything I can do?

Excessive hunger or increase in appetite is medically termed as Polyphagia. It is an abnormal behavior of eating or the need to eat. It is a common symptom of diabetes. It is at times a normal or related to any underlying medical condition. Certain causative factors of polyphagia or hyperphagia are depression, uncontrolled diabetes, increased exercise, growth spurt, injury to the hypothalamus, medication and drugs and bulimia nervosa. Certain queries, which need to be answered, are your intake of medications, any other underlying complication and so on.

Polyphagia Causes And Diabetes Treatment

Polyphagia, also referred to as disorder of hyperalimentation is commonly associated with diabetes. Insulin is the hormone, which regulates the blood glucose levels. It is produced by the islets of Langerhans, in the pancreas. Do you also experience excessive thirst (polydipsia) and increase in urine output (polyuria)? These are typical symptoms of an individual suffering from diabetes. Lack of insulin results in increased blood glucose levels. This is not used for energy and causes starvation of the cells. This is hyperglycaemia or high blood glucose levels. This in turn results in voracious appetite, which reduces, after the entry of the glucose, into the cells.

Diagnostic tests are performed to identify the condition. A high blood glucose level indicates diabetes mellitus, thyroid function tests to detect hyperthyroidism, toxicology test for drug abuse and cranial CAT (computed axial tomography) for any kind of brain damage or injury. Lifelong monitoring and treatment is necessary for those suffering from diabetes mellitus. Side effects depend on the severity and kind of treatment technique. Any kind of side effect depends on the medications, as it causes headache, stomach upset and allergic reactions. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. Though, there is no risk involved, it is better to check your blood levels. Anti diabetic medications or insulin hormone is the treatment procedure for those with diabetes.

Are you proportionately gaining weight? Individuals with hyper thyroidism have a great appetite and fail to gain weight. Growth spurt is yet another reason for increase in appetite. I do not know if this is applicable, as information regarding your age is unavailable. Depression is one of the leading causes of high appetite levels. Avoid drug abuse. Take the guidance of your physician regarding the dosage of your medications, if any. Surgery, radiation therapy or medication is prescribed for those with hyperthyroidism. Health counseling and medication prove useful for those with depression.