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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Appetite And Weight Loss

I am researching symptoms for my mother in law. She is has no appetite and has been losing weight for 4 months. She has lost a total of 30lbs due to probably not eating. When at dinner, she attempts to eat, but will suffer from acid reflux symptoms afterwards. She has absolutely zero energy and is declining daily. She was diagnosed with Amyloidosis in 2010 by the Rochester Mayo Clinic. She was treated and cured the same year. She has seen her same doctor and they have taken her blood numerous times. They have ruled out the Amyloidosis to not be the cause. She fault very unwell today and the Mayo clinic advised her to go to a closer emergency room to have a full body scan. She is currently awaiting this scan. We not sure where else to turn . There is obviously something wrong with her.
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Loss of weight is generally considered a red flag symptom but let's not get ahead of ourselves. I would advise a thyroid function test. Besides that, antacids for gastric reflux is a good idea. It may help her eat some more. Ensure that the diet has more proteins. These are some of the things you can do while you await the scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Appetite And Weight Loss

Hello, Loss of weight is generally considered a red flag symptom but let s not get ahead of ourselves. I would advise a thyroid function test. Besides that, antacids for gastric reflux is a good idea. It may help her eat some more. Ensure that the diet has more proteins. These are some of the things you can do while you await the scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician