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What Causes Weight Loss Despite Having Healthy Eating Habits In An Elderly Person?

Ok I take care of a 84 year old lady. She can eat all the food I cook for her every day. Went to her doctor today she has lost 5 pounds in 3 months. She does smoke a pack a day of cigs. But it floors me on why she can t gain weight. Like she says she eats like a piggy.
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I think she may need to get further evaluated. She should do a total blood count with formula and ocult blood in feces test.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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What Causes Weight Loss Despite Having Healthy Eating Habits In An Elderly Person?

Hello, I think she may need to get further evaluated. She should do a total blood count with formula and ocult blood in feces test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka