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What Causes Unintentional Weight Loss?
Hi... I m a 40 year old black female.. I ve been rapidly losing weight without exercise or eating right and I m not sure why... Not that I m complaining but I don t think that it s healthy that I m losing weight so fast.. Let me add that I ve been very stressed and depressed the last few months... I noticed the weight change around April which I weighed 270 and as of today I weigh 225!!.. That s alot of weight with no effort.. I guess I want to make sure there isn t anything else going on..
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Hello,
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like cachexia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like cachexia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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