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Losing Weight Continuously. Lost Almost 4.5 Kg In Last 5

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Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2020
Question: Losing weight continuously. lost almost 4.5 kg in last 5 months. Need help in recovering
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need evaluation...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If this weight loss is not intentional, there may be an underlying cause. Theoretically 4.5 kg weight loss in 5 months doesn't indicate a serious problem; however it is important to evaluate the cause.
The causes may be inadequate diet, thyroid hormone disturbance, malabsorption, underlying chronic infection and so on.

I will recommend to visit a physician for detailed clinical examination. A battery of blood test, scan and if necessary an endoscopy may be necessary to find the root cause.

Until follow a personalized diet plan prepared by dietician / nutritionist.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards
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Losing Weight Continuously. Lost Almost 4.5 Kg In Last 5

Brief Answer: Need evaluation... Detailed Answer: Hi, If this weight loss is not intentional, there may be an underlying cause. Theoretically 4.5 kg weight loss in 5 months doesn't indicate a serious problem; however it is important to evaluate the cause. The causes may be inadequate diet, thyroid hormone disturbance, malabsorption, underlying chronic infection and so on. I will recommend to visit a physician for detailed clinical examination. A battery of blood test, scan and if necessary an endoscopy may be necessary to find the root cause. Until follow a personalized diet plan prepared by dietician / nutritionist. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards