No matter how surprising it may sound, but it happens that a person’s meat causes disgust. This is not to be ignored. Since this behavior of the body can talk about serious pathologies. And the lack of meat in the diet will entail other consequences. In this article we will explain why there is an aversion to meat, why it is dangerous. In addition, tips will be given on what to do in this situation.
Why did the aversion to meat appear?
If you notice that you have nausea or vomiting at the sight of meat or its smell, you should pay attention to this. This can be a symptom of both serious diseases (cancer) and not very dangerous diseases (stress, simply a lack of appetite). This may be a sign of the birth of a new life (pregnancy).
So why does aversion to meat arise? The reasons may be the following:
- At home, only one probable cause can be excluded, and it applies only to the female sex, this is pregnancy. If the test shows two stripes, then panic is not worth much. But still it will be necessary to consult a therapist, since a complete rejection of meat products, in this condition, can harm an unborn baby. Here, even the swing of the meat, not only its appearance, can be annoying.
- If there is an aversion to meat, then know that this may also be due to other changes in the hormonal background, these are: transitional age, menopause; the postpartum period. The state of hostility to meat disappears as soon as the hormones return to normal.
- The presence of parasites in the body. For example, worms.
- The worst thing is the beginning of development or an already progressing cancer. With this disease, there is a violation in the work of many organs, and appetite also disappears. But an especially pronounced symptom is an aversion to meat.
- Disease of the liver and other organs of the digestive tract. Meat products are difficult to digest, and their use causes heartburn, abdominal pain, heaviness in the stomach, and even nausea with vomit in such people. Therefore, people often simply refuse heavy food themselves (meat belongs to this category).
- Poisoning or accumulation of excess toxins in the body. At this time, there is a large load on the liver. This entails the rejection of the body from meat.
- Medicines Some affect the change in taste and cause a malfunction in the digestive tract.
- Improper diet or vegetarianism. If the menu is not compiled correctly, then over time the body may weaken or digestive problems begin . This in turn will entail the rejection of meat products.
- Oversaturation of the body with meat. This happens in people who do not spend a day without it and are ready to use in large quantities. As a result, the body itself will refuse heavy food, the appearance of nausea at the sight of meat.
- A side effect of an illness. For example, hepatitis spoils the liver. As a result, the stomach will no longer be able to properly digest heavy foods, and the body is already refusing meat products.
- Alcohol and smoking can also cause nausea for meat products. Since they clog the body with toxins and overload the liver. She further and provokes the rejection of meat.
- A person at a subconscious level considers meat an unnecessary and harmful product. These are people who think that meat is aging, or you can’t eat meat, since for this a person needs to kill a cow, chicken or ram. These are mainly vegetarians.
- Stress state. It can be just depression, here there is a refusal and aversion not only to meat food. Or maybe a person watched a movie where there was a lot of blood or they were carving a carcass of a dead animal. Or visited a similar factory. If a person is very impressionable, then an aversion to meat with him may not pass soon.
- Weakness of the body. In this case, the digestive system itself refuses to accept meat products. This is due to the fact that meat is a rather heavy food, and the body simply does not have enough energy to digest it. Therefore, at this time, a person eagerly begins to eat buns, chocolate. Carbohydrates are absorbed faster and replenish energy losses. The main thing here is to stop in time at the abuse of carbohydrate food. Otherwise, excess weight will be provided.
When should I see a doctor?
If there is an aversion to meat, and it lasts more than one day, then you should consult a therapist. With the help of tests and examinations, the cause will be clarified and treatment prescribed. If the lack of meat products in the diet cannot be resumed on time, then other diseases can develop (in addition to the one that caused hostility to meat).
Why is there a problem during pregnancy?
Aversion to meat - a symptom of what disease? With various diseases, the feeling of disgust can be expressed in different ways. And sometimes from these small differences, you can more accurately find out what disease is hidden in the body. And according to these signs, you can quickly find the causes of the disease.
Perhaps the appearance of aversion to meat during pregnancy. During this period, there is an aversion to many dishes and even to the most beloved. A pregnant woman can be pulled out not only from the type of raw meat, but also from the smell of fried chicken. This is usually manifested by gagging. But this period does not last long. And due to the fact that the body itself chooses which nutrients it needs now. Additional symptoms (e.g., abdominal pain) are absent. If there are any other signs and hostility to meat lasts more than a week, then it is better to consult a therapist.
Oncology and the rejection of meat
There is an aversion to meat in oncology. In this case, in addition, the patient notes malaise, fever, headaches, weight loss. The symptom does not go away on its own. Especially disgust is expressed if the tumor is in the digestive tract. Consulting a physician is simply necessary for these symptoms.
Digestive tract diseases
Aversion to meat is a symptom of a disease of the digestive tract. Meat products cause severe pain in the entire tract. Often accompanied by heartburn. Flatulence and not infrequently loose stools appear. If there is a problem with the liver, then the skin changes color (may become yellow or pale). The problem does not resolve on its own until treatment is completed.
Stress and giving up meat
In stressful situations or the usual rejection of meat, in addition to nausea, no symptoms are manifested. And it can pass on its own, as soon as a person appreciates the benefits of meat products or stress passes.
If disgust lasts more than three days, then it is better to consult a therapist. It’s worth going to the pediatrician if the child’s aversion to meat, and this suddenly appears, proceeds with additional symptoms.
What is the danger of refusing meat?
People who refuse to accept meat products at first note the ease and even the increase in energy (this is due to the fact that energy is not wasted on digesting meat, but it requires a lot, but the energy received is long enough). But over time, there comes a decline in strength and exhaustion of the body.
Protein deficiency begins, they are especially important during pregnancy, as well as the growth of the child. The amount of iron in the blood also decreases. This can provoke severe illness, fatigue and reduced immunity. Brain performance will also decrease.
Lack of meat will also affect bone health. They will become brittle and brittle. A fracture can be obtained even with light strokes. The spine will not form properly, possibly its curvature, and clubfoot may also develop.
It will affect the condition of the skin, acne and increased fat content will appear. The cholesterol content will decrease. If it is useful for an adult (although not for everyone), then it is harmful to a child’s body. And in the absence of cholesterol, the child will not develop correctly.
Lack of meat can cause difficulties in conception and can lead to infertility. All vitamins and minerals that make up meat are also found in other foods. They can temporarily replace it, but not completely.
The advantages of a lack of meat in the diet
Although there are pluses to the lack of meat products in the diet:
- Excessive meat products can lead to heart and vascular disease.
- Meat can provoke pathologies in the kidneys and liver.
- Become the cause of diseases of the digestive tract, including cancer.
- Meat is not always subjected to proper processing and storage. And often to give a presentation, it is exposed to a variety of chemistry.
- Animals are constantly vaccinated against diseases, the medicine can settle on all its organs and tissues. What can trigger the onset of serious diseases.
- Animals are fed with special supplements for greater weight gain. Which is also harmful to humans.
But if animals are grown on a proven farm or on their own, then such meat is recommended for consumption. You just need to observe the measure, the correct storage and preparation.
What do doctors advise?
If there is an aversion to meat, then for a while you can exclude it from the diet and replace it with analogues in the content of protein and other vitamins. This is especially true for pregnant women. But we must remember that the protein of plant origin is significantly different from the animal.
If a person independently refused to eat meat due to some beliefs, then initially you need to pay attention to age. For children and adolescents, such a failure is dangerous. It is advisable to get involved in vegetarianism after 25-30 years, but not during pregnancy or illness.
Products
Products partially replacing meat:
- pea and bean crops;
- protein-rich mushrooms (for example, russula does not contain many useful substances);
- various seeds (sunflower, sesame seeds);
- a variety of cereals;
- nuts of different types;
- dairy products;
- if the person is not a vegetarian, then you need to eat eggs, fish.
The main thing here is to comply with the norms of use. And then an overabundance of some important elements and a lack of others may begin. If there is intolerance to some products or a person is severely allergic, then you need to consult with the right specialist.
Advice
If a person is irritated by the smell of meat, then you can use a decoction of ginger or chamomile to process it. And also entrust the preparation of such dishes to another person (mom, husband, sister and so on) and often ventilate the apartment, especially the kitchen.
To avoid disgust, you need to carefully approach the purchase of meat, check for its freshness. Prepare dishes where the aroma of meat will not be very pronounced. If the refusal is not a personal decision, then you need to look for the cause and preferably not independently. And start the treatment.
If the lack of appetite for meat is accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, a sharp decrease in weight and increased sweating, then this is an occasion to sound the alarm and go to the hospital.
Conclusion
Now you know why there can be an aversion to meat, a symptom of what disease this symptom is. Therefore, if a similar problem occurs, you should go to the doctor for a consultation. Doctors do not recommend self-treatment. Since an accurate diagnosis can be established only after passing a complete examination, from tests to ultrasound. Also, improperly selected medicines can aggravate the situation.
Meat can be replaced, but it is not recommended to do this, especially in childhood and pregnant. It is important to observe storage and handling. If you decide to switch to products that replace meat, you need to first review the diet. The menu can be made together with a nutritionist. Do not postpone a visit to the doctor until tomorrow if the aversion lasts a long time and a significant deterioration in the body's work is already felt.