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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Appetite And Dark Circles Under The Eyes
I HAVE MY FATHER WHO IS ALOMOST 91. HE HAS NO APPETITE AND LOST 20 LBS IN A MONTH. HE HAD A DRAGAGE TUBE PUT INTO HIS GALLBLADDER BECAUSE HE WAS NOT A CANDIDATE FOR SURGERY. HE WAS AT MY HOUSE TODAY AND HE HARDLY ATE ANYTING. HE LOOKS GRAY TO ME WITH DARK CIRCLES UNDER HIS EYES. HE S BEEN IN A NURSING HOME OVER THE LAST MONTH.
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Hi,
The weight loss would be because of gastric tract pathology and decreased intake too.
TPN or intravascular dietary support may be needed. Also tumor marker like CA 19-9, CEA, CA 125 may also be required. Blood counts for any signs of anemia etc may be needed too.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
The weight loss would be because of gastric tract pathology and decreased intake too.
TPN or intravascular dietary support may be needed. Also tumor marker like CA 19-9, CEA, CA 125 may also be required. Blood counts for any signs of anemia etc may be needed too.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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