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What Causes Weight Loss Inspite Of Normal Blood Tests?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Question: my wife has been on a 50 mil fentynal patch for about 9 months since around that time she has been losing weight at a alarming rate she was a size 18 then 16 ,14 now size 10s are lose the weight just keeps falling off nothing is going on in her personal life to cause this she has had upper & lower complete scopes plus lungs & gyno checks out ok brain ,& all organs catscaned thyroid checks out ok the thing is she hasn`t been able to lose more then the same 5 lbs over and over for the last 15 yrs wy wife being a 56 year old caucasian small to median built Doc you got any help on this matter my wife is worried that that buy the time we find anything she will be to weak to fight it she is not showing any other systems other then the weight loss thank you chuck colantone youngstown,ohio
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Can be a metabolic disorder. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Weight loss occurs when the body does not absorb as many calories as it uses. Rapid unintentional weight loss in women may be a symptom of serious illness. A comprehensive health history is the first step in making a diagnosis. It is not always associated with a serious problem but the possibilities need to be ruled out. Chronic infections, depression, diabetes, metabolic disorders, hormonal disturbances, malignancy, HIV, etc needs to be ruled out. This weight loss is not likely to be related to fentanyl patch she is having. You need to see an endocrinologist who will work with you to determine what's causing the weight loss and the best way to treat the problem. Your wife may need a special diet to prevent further weight loss or to regain lost pounds. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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What Causes Weight Loss Inspite Of Normal Blood Tests?

Brief Answer: Can be a metabolic disorder. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Weight loss occurs when the body does not absorb as many calories as it uses. Rapid unintentional weight loss in women may be a symptom of serious illness. A comprehensive health history is the first step in making a diagnosis. It is not always associated with a serious problem but the possibilities need to be ruled out. Chronic infections, depression, diabetes, metabolic disorders, hormonal disturbances, malignancy, HIV, etc needs to be ruled out. This weight loss is not likely to be related to fentanyl patch she is having. You need to see an endocrinologist who will work with you to determine what's causing the weight loss and the best way to treat the problem. Your wife may need a special diet to prevent further weight loss or to regain lost pounds. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal