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What Causes Sudden Weight Loss And Headaches?
Over the last month I have had a sudden drop in weight (10 lbs), increase in the intensity of night sweats (to the point I am soaking my mattress), and the worse issue is the headaches and dizziness. I feel like the inside of my head is spinning. I am nauseous and for some reason seem to have an increase in gas. I have been on tamoxifen for 5 years and lexapro for 3 years. I have had headaches since I stated the medications but they have never been this severe and the dizziness is new.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Hi,
Other causes of weight loss include, but are not limited to, cancer, viral infection (such as CMV or HIV), gastroenteritis, parasite infection, depression, bowel diseases, and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). The loss of weight and lack of nutrition associated with a chronic illness is referred to as cachexia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Other causes of weight loss include, but are not limited to, cancer, viral infection (such as CMV or HIV), gastroenteritis, parasite infection, depression, bowel diseases, and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). The loss of weight and lack of nutrition associated with a chronic illness is referred to as cachexia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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