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Sudden 4 kgs weight loss in a month
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Suddenly seeing weight loss of 4 kgs in a month which has never happened before. Routine wise only office travel has changed to work from home. Slight weakness too. What to do? Should I get some tests done?
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Unintentional weight loss needs to be evaluated
-What was your initial weight to start with?
-How much percent of weight is lost compared to your initial weight is important ( >10% is significant)
- what other symptoms do you have?
- How was the month in relation to mental health( stress/ anxiety/ any important incident etc)
- History of thyroid disease/ medications?
- Any other medical conditions or regular medications?
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Unintentional weight loss of more 10% in a span of 6 months should always be investigated.
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Check thyroid levels, focus on diet and healthy lifestyle.
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It could be due to the sudden change in routine life, because of the lockdown.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation. Have you any problem?
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take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Pratibha Garg
General Practitioner
36 yrs exp
Muzaffarnagar
This may be because of eating home made food, n doing all house work like cleaning n cooking,
If any complaints like dullness, anxiety , weakness
Adv : Thyroid function tests
B.sugar f n pp
Next Steps
stay home,stay safe
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
More than 10% weight loss is to be evaluated.Adv CBC, LFT , RFT,USGabdomen,
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Review after investigation
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Is there any other symptoms?
What is ur current weight?
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