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Unintentional weight loss
My father is losing a lot of weight recently even though he is eating properly. He is 56 years old and has lost 4-5 kgs weight in a few months. What could be the possible causes for this?
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Dr. Sivani Payneni
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Any other symptoms like increased thirst, hunger, drowsiness? Common cause could be diabetes
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Get blood sugars, CBP, LFT and total body examination done. Consult a physician
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Tannu Malik
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2 yrs exp
Faridabad
Do he have any symptoms like Loss of appetite, tiredness, etc. Need proper history for evaluation
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