How to treat a loss of appetite
While a loss of appetite can be unnerving, in some cases it is a sign of cancer, the study advised: “It’s not necessary to force yourself to eat if you don’t feel like it but it’s very important to keep drinking liquids to help replace the water lost as your body fights off the infection.
“Whether you have COVID or any other bug, please be considerate by staying home when you’re ill and wearing a high quality FFP2 or FFP3 mask when you go out, to avoid spreading your germs to others who may be more vulnerable.”
So, while there is no ideal way to treat a loss of appetite, the key is to rest up as much as you can and stay hydrated.
Furthermore, while there are no legal restrictions, self-isolating remains a key weapon in limiting the spread of the virus.
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