HomeoRemedyHungry, digging, gnawing sensation in the stomach
- Intense, digging, gnawing hunger sensation in the stomach
- Irritable, cross, and averse to being touched or carried
- Grinding of teeth during sleep
Stomach & Digestion
Increased or Ravenous Appetites
Homeopathic remedies for excessive hunger, inability to feel full, and related digestive issues
Overview
Increased or ravenous appetite is a condition where a person experiences an abnormally strong desire to eat, often feeling hungry even after a full meal. This can be caused by various factors, including the presence of worms, digestive issues, or hormonal imbalances.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Voracious hunger, cannot eat enough to satisfy
- Voracious, insatiable hunger
- Inability to feel full or satisfied after eating
- Rapid weight loss despite increased food intake
Gnawing, faint feeling in stomach
- Gnawing, hungry, faint feeling at the epigastrium (pit of the stomach)
- Great appetite, craving for meat, pickles, radishes, turnips, artichokes, coarse food
- Tendency to eat far beyond capacity for digestion
Feeling of emptiness after eating
- Feeling of emptiness or hunger after a meal
- Taste of food remains long, especially of bread and toast
- Heaviness in the stomach, like from a stone
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Lachesis mutusVoracious hungerLycopodium clavatumRavenous appetite that is satisfied after a few mouthfuls of foodPetroleumIncreased appetite with diarrheaAbrotanumCraving for bread and boiled milkArgentum metallicumHungry after eating a full mealArum triphyllumSensation of emptiness after breakfastAnantherum muricatumMorbid, ravenous hungerHydrastis canadensisHunger with loathing of foodSulphurAll-gone sensation in stomach before usual meal timeNux vomicaIncreased or ravenous appetitePhosphoricum acidumAwakened by extreme hungerMercurius corrosivusIntense, watery diarrhea that bursts out in a hot streamCoffea crudaHurried, excessive eatingHyoscyamus nigerExtreme hunger before epileptic attackEupatorium perfoliatumRavenous, insatiable appetiteZincum metallicumRavenous, insatiable hungerNatrium carbonicumSinking, empty feeling in the pit of the stomachAllium sativumVoracious appetiteVeratrum albumFrequent urinationOleum jecoris aselliRavenous, insatiable appetiteIgnatia amaraIncreased or ravenous appetiteCannabis indicaHunger not appeased by food
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- Rapid, unexplained weight loss despite increased appetite and food intake
- Persistent nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain accompanying the increased appetite
- Difficulty swallowing or a feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food
- Sudden onset of increased appetite accompanied by other concerning symptoms, such as fever or fatigue
- Increased appetite that is causing significant distress or interfering with daily activities
Everyday tips
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals to help manage your hunger and prevent overeating
- Incorporate high-fiber, protein-rich foods into your diet to help you feel fuller for longer
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day
- Engage in regular physical activity to help regulate your appetite and metabolism
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- Manage stress through relaxation techniques, as stress can contribute to increased appetite
- Avoid skipping meals, as this can worsen the cycle of ravenous hunger
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