What does it mean if you sometimes lose the urge to eat solid food?

At times, stress or extreme weather conditions can make you feel less hungry than usual. The weather can make people crave for water and watery foods and cool drinks. It is advisable, as such, to listen to your body and take dietary decisions to avoid indigestion.

Occasionally losing the desire to eat solid food is not uncommon, but when it happens repeatedly, it may point to an underlying issue. The loss of appetite for solid foods can arise from both physical and psychological factors, and understanding the cause is the first step toward managing it effectively.

Dr Ganesh Viswanathan, Consultant- Department of Internal Medicine, KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum told indianexpress.com that loss of interest in eating solid food can have many causes, ranging from temporary and harmless to serious.