14. Loss of Appetite: A Subtle Shift in Consumption Patterns
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A subtle, yet consistent loss of appetite gently weaves itself into the intussusception story. It begins unnoticed but gradually, meals become smaller, and enthusiasm for food wanes. The delight once found in eating quietly erodes.
Children may begin to exhibit a poignant disinterest in food. Even favorites are met with a lackluster response. Parents observe the gradual shift from eager consumption to a reluctant, sparse intake.
In adults, the experiences may echo similarly. Social meals become laborious, and sustenance is sought more for necessity than enjoyment. Slowly, the joy found within culinary experiences begins to dissolve into a functional act. (14)
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