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Should I Be Concerned For Loss Of Appetite After Viral Infection?

Hi, i am 22 year old female. I just had viral infection. Urinary tract and chest infection. Both infection are cleared now but i have lost weight but i do have apetite. I still feel tired and have on and off high pulse rate. It has come down from 125 to between 70-90. My thyroid is being checked. Do i need to be concerned? i need to gain 15 kg im 40kg and am 5ft 2 small frame.
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Hello. Thanks for writiNg to HCM.
I read and understand your question very well.
I try my best to help you.

As you have just recover from viral infection. It happens to decrease appetite after infection . It is also have weakness and high pulse rate after infection.So don't worry about this. Just diver your thoughts out of this things. Do what ever you like , you enjoy , just diver your thoughts.
Keep yourself busy by doing things. All thing return to normal after few days. Try to take food , fruits that you like.

I hope my advice will help you a lot.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Vijay


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Should I Be Concerned For Loss Of Appetite After Viral Infection?

Hello. Thanks for writiNg to HCM. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to help you. As you have just recover from viral infection. It happens to decrease appetite after infection . It is also have weakness and high pulse rate after infection.So don t worry about this. Just diver your thoughts out of this things. Do what ever you like , you enjoy , just diver your thoughts. Keep yourself busy by doing things. All thing return to normal after few days. Try to take food , fruits that you like. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay