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What Causes Persistent Bloating And Shrinkage Of Muscles In Arms And Legs?

thanks a lot sir.i used a syringe 2 years ago,after that i never used it again.it was a used syringe.ever since that i have been developing bloating and shrinkage of muscles and fats from my arms and legs and it can be clearly seen.i got myself tested for hiv but it was not detected in my blood test.the growing bloating and shrinkage frightens me.i asked the hiv doctor to give me meds to further prevent the growing symptoms,but he refused.what do you suggest sir.
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Hello,

I understand your concern with the risk of having HIV. On the other hand, if you have had two tests for HIV in a 6 month period from one another and they both came out negative, then you do not have HIV.
There other possible causes that may cause weight loss in a patient and your doctors will have to do a thorough general examination and also possibly some blood tests and other examinations according to your weight and gender to determine the cause of your weight loss.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Bloating And Shrinkage Of Muscles In Arms And Legs?

Hello, I understand your concern with the risk of having HIV. On the other hand, if you have had two tests for HIV in a 6 month period from one another and they both came out negative, then you do not have HIV. There other possible causes that may cause weight loss in a patient and your doctors will have to do a thorough general examination and also possibly some blood tests and other examinations according to your weight and gender to determine the cause of your weight loss. I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician