Do Steroids Cause Increased Hunger?
Increased appetite means you have an excess desire for food.
Alternative Names
Hyperphagia; Increased appetite; Hunger; Excessive hunger; Polyphagia
Considerations
An increased appetite can be a symptom of different diseases. For example, it may be due to certain mental conditions and
An increased appetite can come and go (intermittent), or it can last for long periods of time (persistent), depending on the cause. It does not always...
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