Everyone knows that a loss of appetite is a sign of illness, but not many people realize that kidney disease could cause this. Usually, the kidneys do an excellent job of removing poisons from the body. But when they cease working well, these poisons build up, and it can affect appetite. Let's hope the loss of appetite is merely the result of stress or some mild complaint. There's no need to panic if it happens once or twice but if this becomes a common condition, it's time to consult with the doctor to rule out the possibility of kidney disease.

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