The lack of appetite in the elderly is considered to be related to gastrointestinal insufficiency, gastric diseases, cholecystitis, and can be treated according to the specific causes of general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment and so on.
1. Insufficient gastrointestinal power: the elderly due to ageing gastrointestinal peristalsis slows down, digestive function deterioration can occur in the case of loss of appetite, you can consume more food rich in dietary fiber, take to promote gastrointestinal power drugs (such as Mosapride), probiotics (such as bifidobacteria).
2. Gastric diseases: such as gastric ulcer, chronic gastritis, etc. can lead to lack of appetite, which can be treated by inhibiting gastric acid (such as omeprazole), promoting gastric dynamics (such as domperidone), gastric mucosal protection drugs (such as magnesium aluminum carbonate).
3. Cholecystitis: Decreased appetite can also occur when suffering from cholecystitis, which can be treated with antibiotics (such as levofloxacin), choleretic drugs (such as anti-inflammatory choleretic tablets), etc. Surgery can be considered if the condition is serious.
The lack of appetite in the elderly may also be related to other reasons, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor. In addition, the drugs mentioned above should also be used under the guidance of a doctor.