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Weight loss and weakness
My father started loosing weight in 2016-17 and lost 10-12 kgs when he had 80-82kgs weight. He received medication for vitamin D. During diagnosis a stone was found in his gall bladder which was surgically removed in 2018. Subsequently he lost further weight till his weight stabilized. But recently he is again loosing weight and the most recent weight is 64.5 kg. He is also suffering from weakness and at times even unable to stand up properly.
Due to removal of his gall bladder, his diet has also undergone changes like no milk, more fruits, less chapattis. He is also having acidity related issues and uneasiness.
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
Diabetologist
12 yrs exp
Howrah
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
Endocrinologist
12 yrs exp
Pune
Hello.. Wt loss in elderly could be due to multiple reasons from simple diabetes, chronic infection, hyperthyroidism but serious ones like malignancy... U should visit the doctor personally for detailed history and examination and decide investigations!!
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Dr. Varunchandra Alur
Endocrinologist
10 yrs exp
Davanagere
There are many reason for weight loss in elderly. Most common is diabetes and thyroid other that that there are many reason for weight loss which need to b evaluated. So first need to do routine investigation and followed any other specific test many be required.
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