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Also known as hyperphagia, increased appetite

Polyphagia, or hyperphagia, is an abnormally strong, incessant sensation of hunger or desire to eat often leading to overeating. In contrast to an increase in appetite following exercise, polyphagia does not subside after eating and often leads to rapid intake of excessive quantities of food. Polyphagia is not a disorder by itself; rather, it is a symptom indicating an underlying medical condition. It is frequently a result of abnormal blood glucose levels (both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia), and, along with polydipsia and polyuria, it is one of the "3 Ps" commonly associated with uncontroll

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Medical condition.name
Polyphagia
Medical condition.synonyms
Hyperphagia
Medical condition.specialty
Endocrinology, Psychiatry

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Category:Polyphagia
ICPC 2 ID
T02
NCI Thesaurus ID
C118180
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