Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Weight Loss When Suffering From Cancer?
Question: My elderly father has prostrate cancer, but eats so little and is losing so much weight
that he looks like he could die of starvation before he dies from the cancer. If he does eat
he only eats a little and it seems he is likely to throw up if he takes in more than a very
small volume of food and liquid. Is there any medication that might help him be able
to increase his nutrition? He does try to take in a little Boost or Ensure. Thank you.
that he looks like he could die of starvation before he dies from the cancer. If he does eat
he only eats a little and it seems he is likely to throw up if he takes in more than a very
small volume of food and liquid. Is there any medication that might help him be able
to increase his nutrition? He does try to take in a little Boost or Ensure. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
syrup cyproheptadine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Since your father is suffering from stage 4 prostate cancer and losing so much weight i would advise appetite stimulant syrup cyproheptadine for him.
He can take 3 tsf of the syrup half an hour before his meals twice daily.
You can get the syrup with doctors prescription which will increase his nutrition and improve his overall general condition.
Regards
DR DE
syrup cyproheptadine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Since your father is suffering from stage 4 prostate cancer and losing so much weight i would advise appetite stimulant syrup cyproheptadine for him.
He can take 3 tsf of the syrup half an hour before his meals twice daily.
You can get the syrup with doctors prescription which will increase his nutrition and improve his overall general condition.
Regards
DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you !!!
Brief Answer:
appeitite stimulant
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I was glad to help you.
If you have no more clarifications then please rate the answer and close the thread.
Regards
DR DE
appeitite stimulant
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I was glad to help you.
If you have no more clarifications then please rate the answer and close the thread.
Regards
DR DE
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
