Elderly people do not like to eat without appetite, may be physiological factors, may also be gastritis, gastric ulcer and other disease factors, can be relieved through general treatment, medication and other ways.
1. Physiological factors: after ageing, the body’s metabolism will slow down, digestive function will also be weakened, easy to lead to poor appetite, loss of appetite and so on. It is recommended to eat soft, light, easy to digest food, such as millet porridge, rice pudding, dumplings, etc.; after meals should also be appropriate to increase the amount of activity, such as walking after meals, practicing tai chi.
2. Gastritis: If the elderly suffer from gastritis, they may also have symptoms such as bloating and loss of appetite. Oral domperidone tablets can be taken to accelerate intestinal peristalsis, and those who have stomach acid can take oral omeprazole and lansoprazole.
3. Gastric ulcer: it is easy to have indigestion, flatulence and loss of appetite, which is related to the infection of Helicobacter pylori. The infection can be treated with quadruple therapy, such as omeprazole, clarithromycin, metronidazole, bismuth potassium citrate.
The lack of appetite in the elderly may also be related to other factors. If it continues to be unrelieved, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. The above drugs are recommended to be used under the guidance of a professional physician.