Lack of appetite in the elderly is often caused by decreased gastrointestinal function, indigestion, gastritis, etc. It is recommended to use probiotics, promote gastric motility, inhibit gastric acid secretion and other medications for treatment.
1. Decline in gastrointestinal function: the elderly have a slower metabolism and a decline in gastrointestinal function, which may lead to a lack of appetite, it is recommended that probiotics such as bifidobacteria be used to alleviate the problem.
2. Indigestion: the lack of appetite in the elderly may also be caused by indigestion due to improper diet, usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting and other symptoms, it is recommended that the use of drugs to promote gastric motility, such as domperidone, for treatment.
3. Gastritis: If the elderly suffering from gastritis may also have no appetite, it is usually recommended to use omeprazole and other drugs to inhibit gastric acid for treatment.
If the lack of appetite may be related to other causes, if the symptoms continue to be unrelieved or accompanied by other symptoms, you should go to the hospital in a timely manner. All of the above medications should be used under a doctor’s supervision, avoiding self-medication.