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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss While Suffering From Dementia?

Hello, my mother has dementia. In the past few months, she has dropped 40+ lbs of weight and she has started wandering and getting into things. She has also started arguing which is a big change for her. She usually is wanting to dance and laugh. Why do I have to pay for this? What is this world coming to?
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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Consult a physician and get evaluated to rule out any underlying chronic diseases which might cause weight loss. Wishing all the best.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,     
Dr. Shinas Hussain

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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss While Suffering From Dementia?

Hi, Consult a physician and get evaluated to rule out any underlying chronic diseases which might cause weight loss. Wishing all the best. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain