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Unexplained Weight Loss
I am a 29-year-old male, 5'10", and my weight has dropped from 57 kg to 53.75 kg over the last 4 weeks.
I have blood and black stool only 1 time 2 weeks ago.I have no blood or black stools now, but earlier I had some gastric issues like burping, and mild nausea. Stool frequency is usually 1–2 times a day, sometimes yellow or dark brown.
Appetite has been low but is slowly improving. I recently had a CECT scan and basic blood tests which seemed okay.
My questions:
1. Could this weight loss be due to gastritis or malabsorption?
2. Can stress and anxiety also lead to such weight fluctuations?
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It might be a non specific weight loss
And regarding the black stools once in a while if it occurs it might due to altered food habits
It might also be associated with aversion to food or decreased food intake due to gastritis
Next Steps
Just take minimal amount of food in more frequency and lifestyle changes like walking after eating physical activity can be tried
If not reduced by these things a thorough workup is necessary
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