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What Causes Sudden Loss In Weight And Hair Loss?
My aunt had gastric bypass surgery about 10 years ago. About a year ago she weighed 190 pounds or more, and then all of a sudden she started dropping weight like crazy and losing her hair and being depressed. she weighs about 100 pounds now if that and a doctor said she is malnurished. What can we do to fix this?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Depression can be associated with a change in appetite so it is possible that this would then contribute to the weight loss.
It would be best for this to be treated. Depression is a very serious illness. If this can be addressed it may help to improve her appetite and general well being.
I hope this helps
Depression can be associated with a change in appetite so it is possible that this would then contribute to the weight loss.
It would be best for this to be treated. Depression is a very serious illness. If this can be addressed it may help to improve her appetite and general well being.
I hope this helps
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