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Sudden weight loss
My brother,age 27 years, height 6ft, has lost 10kgs in the past 2months, and weighs 56kgs now. There is no change in his food habits,yet the sudden weight loss. What could be the possible reasons behind such drastic weight loss?
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need complete medical and food history to come to any conclusion.
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Dr. Swapnil Ganeshpure
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There can be many causes for weightloss like tb, hiv, cancer, mal absorption syndrome, overactive thyroid gland, stress etc. Details history, physical examination and investigations are need to reach the accurate diagnosis.
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