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Suggest Treatment For Rapid Weight Loss And Loss Of Appetite
my father is 68 and suffering frm various problems like in digestion, immunity- problem like frequent fever cold ,. weight loss, loss of appetite etc. He has a silent swelling below the right ear from more than ten years. Right now we are concerned about his rapid weight loss and loss of appetite .What should we do?Which speacialist should we consult?
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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If these are the symptoms of long-term (chronic) illness with loss of weight then mycobacterium infection can be suspected. It is advisable to get done all the concern tests including clinical examination, as long as the swelling is concern it could be the lymph nodes.
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Dr. Akhtarhusain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If these are the symptoms of long-term (chronic) illness with loss of weight then mycobacterium infection can be suspected. It is advisable to get done all the concern tests including clinical examination, as long as the swelling is concern it could be the lymph nodes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
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