Is Loss Of Weight After A Sinus Infection Normal?

Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016

Question: Hi iam 37 years old last week i had common cold with fever for 5-6 days .. i had also sinus infection.this week 3 days after every thing gone i see today that i lost 1.3 kg i know i didnt ate in those days but is it possible.
i also still feel little tired is it normal .
i read throw Internet all i found is serious illness as cancer lymphoma leukemia... i very afraid.

thanks

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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Relax. You do not have any of these.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to HCM.

First of all be relaxed. A variation of 1 to 2 kg in weight is acceptable and the tiredness that you are experiencing can be seen in any viral illness with fever. Leukemia, lymphoma usually present with prolonged fever often more than 3 to 4 weeks, weight loss more than 6 to 8 kg, unexplained low hemoglobin or low platelets, bleeding manifestations or high or low leucocytes counts.

Rest assured, I do not think you have any of these. However you can get a complete blood counts done to be sure.

Thanks and Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee