Sudden weight loss

2020-08-25 15:59:06
Can problems related to stomach like gastritis or IBS or serious bloating cause weight loss? If yes,by how much?
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Gastric ulcer can cause serious weight loss. Please get serum cea levels.

Answered2020-08-25 16:03:33

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Usually no weight loss but is weightloss is there and significant (>5%in 3months or >10% in 6months) then could be something serious so needs to be evaluated in detail.

Answered2020-08-25 16:04:51

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