What Causes Fatigue, Nausea And Loss Of Appetite?

Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2017

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Wed, 25 Oct 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor,

My father is critically unwell. He underwent PET scan and colonoscopy and found a mass being developed in colon. Please see attached report. Is this a polyp or something more critical. Diagnosis is being going on, but would like to hear from you sooner on suggestions.

Symptoms: vomiting sensation, nausea, loss of appetite, severe weakness, not able to walk

Thanks,
xxxxx

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Biopsy report?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

There is a growth in the large bowel where is attached to the small bowel.
Biopsy has been done.

Kindly upload the biopsy report.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Thanks Doctor. Still awaiting for the biopsy report. It's been 4 days now and did not receive the report. Will upload once we receive it.

Does it look like a tumor? Or should wait for biopsy to confirm on anything?

Thanks,
xxxxx
Hi Doctor, uploaded the biopsy reports. Please suggest on the medication and criticality.

Thanks,
xxxxxx

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (44 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Malignancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for uploading the biopsy report.
The biopsy report has confirmed malignancy.
Complete report is awaited.
Kindly upload the remaining report once it is ready.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D