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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss Along With Appetite Loss?
Over the last 8 months or so, my son has lost about forty pounds. He hasn t tried to lose weight, it just happens. He has a loss of appetite, goes to the bathroom shortly after he eats (BM), tired a lot and sleeps often when he is home. he has recently in the past month lost another 10 pounds... he is 5 7 and weighs 123 pounds...underweight
Fri, 21 Apr 2017
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I have gone through your son's medical history carefully and understood your concerns as a mother.
He going to the bathroom shortly after he eating could be intestinal reflux to food. Nothing much to worry.
However, weight loss of 40 pounds in 8 months is significant.
Loss of appetite could be from stress related.
He is tired often because of stress or low food intake.
You could use syrups which stimulate appetite.
For stress, he could do yoga/mild exercise/relaxation techniques.
(Tumor could be the reason for weight loss, loss of appetite but tumor is uncommon/ rare at this age. To rule out he may have to get blood workup and CT scan done)
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. .
I have gone through your son's medical history carefully and understood your concerns as a mother.
He going to the bathroom shortly after he eating could be intestinal reflux to food. Nothing much to worry.
However, weight loss of 40 pounds in 8 months is significant.
Loss of appetite could be from stress related.
He is tired often because of stress or low food intake.
You could use syrups which stimulate appetite.
For stress, he could do yoga/mild exercise/relaxation techniques.
(Tumor could be the reason for weight loss, loss of appetite but tumor is uncommon/ rare at this age. To rule out he may have to get blood workup and CT scan done)
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. .
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