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Regarding weight loss
My mother's age is 72 & height is 5 ft 2 inch approx.. Her present weight is 60 kg.. Is it normal ? She is a patient of rheumatoid arthritis, takes medicines like Folitrax & Folvite.. Her hemoglobin level is 9.7 (she has THS trait).. We observed her loosing weight almost by 12 kg since 2020 (since lock down) .. Is it natural ? She apparently does not have other issues excepting rheumatoid arthritis.
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What are her current status of rheumatoid arthritis?
Need to investigate for total calories consumption and body fat mass index before commenting as height and weight criteria to comment on normal weight is outdated. Apart from this her bone health also need to evaluate with further evaluation to rule out any ongoing chronic illness
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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This needs to be investigated. Kindly consult. There may be subtle symptoms that are missed and can point towards something serious
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Need to work out for weight loss Eventhough itis not alarming.
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