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Weight loss
I was loosing weight so i got admitted and found to be present with EROSIVE fundal GASTRITIS for which i was on antacids .
My weight was 44kg in December 2017
It was 40kg in june 2018
It was 36.5 kg in December 2018
It is 33.85 kg Currently (april 2019) .
I have no thyroid no diabetes no tuberculosis
Hb. Is 13.2
7800 wbc
CRP and ESR are norml
CT scan with contrast is normal
Im tensed about my constant weight loss
Que. - shall i undergo colonoscopy as im a bit suspicious about my colon i feel narrowness in my rectum ...may be its just norml anatomy ...
Plz answer should i undergo colonoscopy or not ...??? What else can cause weight loss?
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Dr. Rahul Poddar
Laparoscopic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Yes weight loss is a cause of serious concern.
Various causes need to be ruled out.
Need DETAILED history.
Ct scan, colonoscopy, blood tests etc are options for investigating.
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