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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss And Appetite Loss?

I am writing to ask a question about symptoms my 86 year old father is having. Loss of weight over 200 lbs to now 168 in the past year, sleeps most of the day , is on oxygen. Loss of appetite. He saw his PCP today and he doesn t know what s wrong and now wants a ct scan of head.
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

Your father (86 year old) is losing weight to 168 lbs now; and is on oxygen and loss of appetite.

Further diagnostic tests are recommended to determine the right diagnosis and not only ct-scan of head, but also:
- x-ray of the chest
- a complete cardiac check up (EKG, echocardiogram, ultrasound of blood vessels in the neck)
- complete blood count, electrolytes, liver/kidney function test
- urine analysis

He needs a more specialized medical attention. So, must see a cardiologist, pulmonologist and neurologist as soon as possible.

Wish fast recovery.
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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss And Appetite Loss?

Hi, I understand your concern. Your father (86 year old) is losing weight to 168 lbs now; and is on oxygen and loss of appetite. Further diagnostic tests are recommended to determine the right diagnosis and not only ct-scan of head, but also: - x-ray of the chest - a complete cardiac check up (EKG, echocardiogram, ultrasound of blood vessels in the neck) - complete blood count, electrolytes, liver/kidney function test - urine analysis He needs a more specialized medical attention. So, must see a cardiologist, pulmonologist and neurologist as soon as possible. Wish fast recovery.