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Does Reduced Appetite Sign Of Cancer?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Question: I have had a reduced appetite for about a week. Some days, I skip one or two meaks. I do have GERD and OCD, but im scared this is a sign of cancer or something.
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
A number of causes

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am,

I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but loss of appetite could be due to a number of reasons.. I would recommend that you get a stool analysis for h. Pylori infection.. I would also recommend that you get a blood test for CBC to exclude anemia and a blood test for thyroid hormonal profile including T3 , T4 and TSH to exclude hormonal imbalances as a cause of loss of appetite..In the meantime try to eat small divided meals through out the day..

I hope you find this helpful
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Does Reduced Appetite Sign Of Cancer?

Brief Answer: A number of causes Detailed Answer: Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but loss of appetite could be due to a number of reasons.. I would recommend that you get a stool analysis for h. Pylori infection.. I would also recommend that you get a blood test for CBC to exclude anemia and a blood test for thyroid hormonal profile including T3 , T4 and TSH to exclude hormonal imbalances as a cause of loss of appetite..In the meantime try to eat small divided meals through out the day.. I hope you find this helpful