Weakness, lack of appetit

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Asked for Male, 71 Years

My father is diabetic and has undergone bypass surgery 4 years back. He has developed sudden loss of appetite in the last couple of months, has gone quite week. He spends most part of the day lying down due to weakness, although his diabetes is under control. He is under medication for diabetes/post surgery like ecospi

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Dr. Ameet Thakkar General Physician 34 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ameet Thakkar

General Physician 34 yrs exp Mumbai

It could be related to his medications as many Medicines have a cumulative toxicity. You need to meet his cardiologist to check his medications and his heart condition. In the mean time you could step up his vitamins. Consultation with the cardiologist is essential. Liver function and Kidney function tests are also essential

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