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What Is Loss Of Body Weight Suggestive Of?
I m 68 yrs. old female. Five yrs. ago I weighed 120 lbs. now I m only 108 lbs. without dieting. I had my blood work a month ago and everything is within the range. I want to gain back about 10 lbs. because I look so old compared to my friends of the same age. I need your advise.
Tue, 28 Jan 2020
Hello,
Include more protein-rich foods to the diet for adequate weight gain. However, other causes for unexplained weight loss like tuberculosis must be ruled out. Consult a physician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Include more protein-rich foods to the diet for adequate weight gain. However, other causes for unexplained weight loss like tuberculosis must be ruled out. Consult a physician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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