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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Appetite In An Elderly Person?
Question: ive had a sudden loss of appetite the last week I am a 70 year old healthy male
Brief Answer:
Gastroenterology work up required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
You need gastroenterology work-up that includes gastroscopy and colonoscopy and CT scan, since this should be further evaluated. Loss of appetite is nonspecific symptom. but may also indicate some more or less serious diseases. So you should see doctor if loss of appetite persist for more than 1 week. Till that try to eat more liquid food and easier food, rich in vitamins such as fruit, vegetables, boiled meat and potato.
Wish you good health. Regards
Gastroenterology work up required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
You need gastroenterology work-up that includes gastroscopy and colonoscopy and CT scan, since this should be further evaluated. Loss of appetite is nonspecific symptom. but may also indicate some more or less serious diseases. So you should see doctor if loss of appetite persist for more than 1 week. Till that try to eat more liquid food and easier food, rich in vitamins such as fruit, vegetables, boiled meat and potato.
Wish you good health. Regards
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