There are many causes of lack of appetite in the elderly, such as improper diet, gastritis, malignant tumors, etc. It is necessary to treat according to different causes, such as taking drugs such as domperidone and omeprazole.
If the indigestion is caused by recent improper diet, it can be helped by taking drugs to promote gastrointestinal power, such as domperidone, to help the gastrointestinal tract to digest. Pay attention to eating habits, eat small meals, eat easily digestible food, and try to avoid cold and raw stimuli.
If the loss of appetite is caused by gastritis and other diseases, it is necessary to clarify whether there is Helicobacter pylori infection, etc. If Helicobacter pylori exists, it can be eradicated by using quadruple drugs, such as omeprazole, metronidazole, amoxicillin and bismuth potassium citrate.
If the elderly have no appetite and accompanied by emaciation, it is necessary to pay extra attention to the presence of malignant tumors and other diseases, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the disease, and diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a professional physician.