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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss, Loss Of Appetite And Diarrhea?
Question: I have a friend 60 who has lost 35 pound in 3 weeks and has a loss of appetite and diarrhea
Brief Answer:
Need to be examined
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
35 pounds weight loss in just 3 weeks span is serious. This could only be pathological.
He has to be thoroughly examined, as such drastic weight loss occurs in severe inflammatory diseases or malignancies.
He may need a colonoscopy to find out the cases of diarrhea. Also, need investigations to rule out any serious inflammatory process going on.
I is best you advice him to consult his physician at the earliest.
Regards,
Need to be examined
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
35 pounds weight loss in just 3 weeks span is serious. This could only be pathological.
He has to be thoroughly examined, as such drastic weight loss occurs in severe inflammatory diseases or malignancies.
He may need a colonoscopy to find out the cases of diarrhea. Also, need investigations to rule out any serious inflammatory process going on.
I is best you advice him to consult his physician at the earliest.
Regards,
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