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Difference between weight loss
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I am hypochondria anxieties paitent and always sacred of cancer. I have doubts. What is difference between cancer induced weight loss and normal weight loss. I am having semi solid stool from 1 week with regular interview and there is slight loss of weight of 1kg. I am on medicine for same. I am really scared if inahvd stomach cancer or colon cancer. There is just loose stool and gastric but no blood in stool. Please suggest
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Need detail history of symptoms and family history.
Consult to oncologist for proper investigation
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We will need a detailed history of your symptoms and clinical examination for the same. Also will need to know about your family history related to cancer. Few investigations will be needed to perform and to judge if you need any endoscopy procedure or radiological test for diagnosis.
As far as weight loss is concerned cancer cachexia is associated with loss of appetite and is fairly rapid depending on stage of cancer.
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Visit a surgical oncologist , do the required tests to diagnose objectively.
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Kindly do not ignore the symptoms if they last more than a month.
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