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Suggest Therapy For A Prolonged Loss Of Appetite
hi, i have not eaten for 5 months, i live in uk and it took 9 months for me to get medical care it was a CT colonoscopy but clean as i went to germany for one private, 10 polyps and cancer removed. there are other on going tests but i have lost 26 kilo in 5 months and have no desire to eat at all, but i drink about 2 litres of water a day as i have 'dry mouth' i gam passing black stools but told that is ok, although an energenct gp said i need an upper GI. I have had Helicobactor for 7-8 months and dont know if it is dead yet, also other health issues, more later? Baba
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
Hello,
Check again for metastasis of malignancy to other sites. Other possibilities are Peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, liver problems, tuberculosis, and anemia lead to weight loss.
Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. Eat high calorie low quality food to supplement nutrients to the body. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Check again for metastasis of malignancy to other sites. Other possibilities are Peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, liver problems, tuberculosis, and anemia lead to weight loss.
Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. Eat high calorie low quality food to supplement nutrients to the body. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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