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Weight loss
My father has experienced weight loss of about 6 Kg in the last 6 months. He hasn't been sick with any major disease during this period. He also does not suffer from BP or Diabetes (last checked before 6 months).
Other ailment worth mentioning is knee pain and pain in calf and thigh muscles during night.
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Pls get him chkd by an MD physician..
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proper assessment is required to find out the reason of knee & thigh pain.
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please visit directly to physiotherapy clinic nearby.
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don't take any medicine before consultation
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Dr. Sameep M Sohoni
Joint Replacement Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Thane
In advanced age, this amount of weight loss needs to be investigated, it could point to major illnesses. get him checked by MD physician doctor, and complete blood check as adviced by him
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consult md physician
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dont waste time on self diagnosis and self medication
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