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2017-04-24 04:27:24
My mother suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. She is also a thyroid patient. She under went a total knee replacement surgery last may. Post surgery she has lost her appetite completely. She has grown weaker by the month. What kind of doctor should I consult?
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You can consult a general physician for appetite loss

Answered2017-04-24 05:09:35

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