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What Do Lack Of Appetite And Unexplained Weight Gain Indicate?

For the last 7 days I ve felt off. My stomach felt full and uncomfortable. I had been prescribed a Zithromax and predizone 8 days ago for and asthma flare up. Typically these medications haven t given me any issues. the last 3 days I ve been less constipated and now able to pass normal size and shape stools, but they are really light in color, pale. I was thinking its probably all the gas in my system, but it s starting to raise some concerns as to whether there is something more going on? I m hungry, but can t eat a lot and gained ten pounds in one week. No, I didn t go crazy over Christmas, quite the opposite since I ve felt so full.
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hello,
It's a gastritis and acidity problem along with Prednisone sideeffects. Do you upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning, if yes it further supports the diagnosis. You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.
You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg beforebreakfast once a day for 2 weeks.
This weight gain is probably due to Prednisone. You should visit your doctor and discuss these issues and if possible try to reduce dose. Consume high fiber diet, plenty of water, exercises.
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What Do Lack Of Appetite And Unexplained Weight Gain Indicate?

hello, It s a gastritis and acidity problem along with Prednisone sideeffects. Do you upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning, if yes it further supports the diagnosis. You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg beforebreakfast once a day for 2 weeks. This weight gain is probably due to Prednisone. You should visit your doctor and discuss these issues and if possible try to reduce dose. Consume high fiber diet, plenty of water, exercises.