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What Causes Extreme Weight Loss?
I am losing weight and haven t changed any eating habits. over the past 2 months I have lost about 10 lbs. its really starting to worry me. also, my hair is starting to fall out. I feel like my body is not receiving all the nutrients that im in taking everyday.
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Unintentional weight loss can be concerning. In some cases, it may not be related to a serious or life threatening condition but these would need to be ruled out.
You would need to be assessed by your doctor. This would include a comprehensive history of all symptoms, examination and blood tests. Depending on the symptoms, examination findings and bloods, imaging may or may not be needed.
Blood tests may include at least a complete blood count and ESR (looks at the inflammation in the body).
I hope this helps
Unintentional weight loss can be concerning. In some cases, it may not be related to a serious or life threatening condition but these would need to be ruled out.
You would need to be assessed by your doctor. This would include a comprehensive history of all symptoms, examination and blood tests. Depending on the symptoms, examination findings and bloods, imaging may or may not be needed.
Blood tests may include at least a complete blood count and ESR (looks at the inflammation in the body).
I hope this helps
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