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What Causes Weight Gain For A 78-year-old, Although He Eats Relatively Less?
My brother in law (78 years old) has been on different cancer drugs for 6 years, for kidney cancer. He had an attack or pancreatitis a month ago, and was taken off his drug then. He was admitted to the hospital 4 days ago for extreme pain, which everyone including the hospital said required follow up, which he will receive tomorrow. My question is this: Although he has eaten practically nothing for 4 days, he has gained almost 10 pounds. What could be the reason?
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According to the history of his comorbidities thi situation might be from the liquids his organism is collecting as a result of his general conditions
However it is hard to say online about the exact cause.
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
According to the history of his comorbidities thi situation might be from the liquids his organism is collecting as a result of his general conditions
However it is hard to say online about the exact cause.
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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