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I Have Noticed A Strange Change In My Metabolism Higher Than A Normal Day
Question: For the previous 11 months I have noticed a strange change in my metabolism. Every 3 days or so my metabolism is higher than a normal day and I lose weight. Overall I have put on weight in this time but worried I have cancer because of the days I lose weight. Blood test normal including thyroid function. Should I get further investigations?
Brief Answer:
Any corelation with something?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome here,
I have read your query and I can assure that when blood tests are normal then cancer might be unlikely in your case. Can you upload your blood test reports? I don't think you need more investigations unless you have a lump somewhere. It is more likely related to the effect of your anti-depressant medicines on the lipid metabolism, appetite and resulting food intake. Anyways I need more details to figure out its cause.
- Have you observed any corelation with any particular medicine or food or something else? What did you start taking 11 months ago?
- Are you keeping a record of body weight? Have there been any changes?
- Have you been having an increase in body temperature, increased or decreased appetite, sweating, changes in heart rate or any other symptoms?
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Any corelation with something?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome here,
I have read your query and I can assure that when blood tests are normal then cancer might be unlikely in your case. Can you upload your blood test reports? I don't think you need more investigations unless you have a lump somewhere. It is more likely related to the effect of your anti-depressant medicines on the lipid metabolism, appetite and resulting food intake. Anyways I need more details to figure out its cause.
- Have you observed any corelation with any particular medicine or food or something else? What did you start taking 11 months ago?
- Are you keeping a record of body weight? Have there been any changes?
- Have you been having an increase in body temperature, increased or decreased appetite, sweating, changes in heart rate or any other symptoms?
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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