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It is hard to ignore hunger, a powerful drive designed to get your attention and keep the body from starving.

Regular meals that fill the stomach and intestines should calm it down, but what if you always crave another bite of food, no matter how much you eat?

Dr. Tello is the director of research and academic affairs for the healthy lifestyle program at Massachusetts General Hospital.

One of the hormones that stimulates the sensation of hunger and appetite is ghrelin.

Other signals are more psychological, and they are often the cause of people's hunger.

Medical reasons:

It is important to rule out any medical issues. Tello said that anyone who is not able to gain weight or lose weight should see a doctor.

Polyphagia include conditions that could cause constant or excessive hunger.

The body and metabolism of a person with hyperthyroidism are revved up. Patients feel jittery and their heart may be racing because they are hungry.

People with type 1 diabetes lose their ability to makeinsulin so their body can't process sugar. Hunger can be a symptom of type 2 diabetes.

The brain's hypothalamus helps regulate feelings of appetite and satiety. If it is damaged by a head trauma, it can cause uncontrollable hunger.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Beth Kitchin said that drugs like prednisone can increase hunger. Some hormone therapies can be used for women going through menopause.

She always asks people if they are hungry if they have started taking any new medicines or changed their dose.

Psychological reasons:

The problem could be in the head if there isn't an underlying medical issue.

It is reasonable to be hungry every three to five hours. The constant stream of food porn on social media can cause people to eat a lot.

Tello said that the idea of eating three meals a day plus snacks is ingrained in the culture. She doesn't like the idea that people have to eat as soon as they wake up.

Tello said that the more you eat, the more you want to eat.

The bigger the stomach gets, the more people eat. The stomach is a distensible organ and can accommodate large amounts of food. If it is empty, it means hunger. If you have a huge stomach, the minute your stomach is empty, you're going to eat more.

A person's state of mind can play a role. Being sleep deprived is associated with higher levels of the hunger hormone and stress can increase levels of ghrelin.

When people are not hungry, they can look into the refrigerator.

Lifestyle reasons:

Sometimes the best answer to the question is "Why am I always hungry?"

At the beginning of the year, Kitchin sees it when patients go too far with their New Year's resolutions.

I can see why people are hungry when I look at their food diaries. She said they are not eating enough sometimes.

Solutions:

Limit your exposure to TV and social media if you want to be hungrier. Tello said to watch your favorite shows without being exposed to advertising. She gets her groceries delivered so she can avoid being bombarded by food marketing in the grocery store.

Ask yourself, "Am I really hungry?" Remove yourself from any food temptations if you are bored. If you want to deal with anxiety or depression, get help.

Intermittent fasts can help you break the habit of snacking and make it easier to feel full.

Going without food for a while can help people to eat less and experience less hunger.

I have patients who only eat one meal a day. I have an aunt who doesn't eat breakfast, she doesn't feel hungry until lunch, and she's at a healthy weight.

If you want to feel full, you should avoid processed sugars and sugars found in foods like white bread and baked goods. Tello advised to aim for a diet with more fiber, fat and calories. Enjoy a hard-boiled egg, dip carrots in peanut butter, or eat an apple. You will be more satisfied with these choices.

Cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, grapes, and so on are more satiating than other options even though they have fewer calories, said Dr. Michael Greger, author of.

It seems that the brain signals that you're filling up with these higher-volume options.

Alcohol lowers a person's inhibitions and self-discipline, which can make you eat more.

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