A TENS Unit is one of several kinds of electrotherapy devices that use very small doses of electric current to promote natural pain relief. The word TENS, sometimes abbreviated as T.E.N.S., stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator.
What causes lack of appetite. A lack of appetite can be due to a variety of reasons. One reason for losing your appetite could be the side effects of a medication that you are on. It could also be the result of emotional causes such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
Certain drugs might also explain an increased appetite and weight gain. Steroids such as prednisone and dexamethasone, which are given for asthma, joint, and skin problems, can cause an increased appetite. Certain antidepressants cause an increased appetite and weight gain. Increased appetite is a side effect of tricyclic antidepressants; amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), and doxepin (Sinequan).