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What Causes Diarrhea And Excessive Weight Loss?
I am 83 yrs old & in good health (never had any operations) even have my tonsils-anyway I am having problem with loose bowels-I only have 1 bowel movment in the a.m. but I have lost weight in the last 4 or 5 months I now weigh about 120 (5 4) from probably 128 lbs prior --I am very tired now--I did lose my Mother recently she was 101 & I had moved in with her (she had a caretaker) so I didn t have to be her caretaker . Could this be the problem?
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Yes, depression after losing a loved one can result in decreased appetite and weight loss. However, if you are eating normal amounts and still losing weight this could be a symptom of cancer. See your doctor immediately for an examination and some testing.
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Yes, depression after losing a loved one can result in decreased appetite and weight loss. However, if you are eating normal amounts and still losing weight this could be a symptom of cancer. See your doctor immediately for an examination and some testing.
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