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I Have Not Been Able To Eat For Weeks Now.
Question: I have not been able to eat for weeks now. I simply do not crave food and when I try to force myself to eat, I feel extremely nauseous. Last month, I was unable to eat food for 9 consecutive days. I had maybe less than 100 calories a day because I was only able to drink small amounts of diluted juice. My appetite will return out of nowhere and I am able to eat normally for 2-3 days before it disappears entirely again. This initially began in 2017 after a trip to Kenya, which is where I am from, but I reside in the US.
Brief Answer:
What tests and proper medications has been tried and done till date
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Frankly speaking as the problem started after a visit to Kenya a simple answer could be that all these problem could be related to severe infection(Third world country)....But it started in 2017 and now it's 2020 I need many more details like-
Have you consulted your doctor in USA?
What tests were done?
Stool test blood test CT scan abdomen?
Wat medications have been tried till date?
Deworming done?
Has any one suggested you to go for cancer screening?
What is your weight and height at present?
I need every thing in detail.
Waiting.
What tests and proper medications has been tried and done till date
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Frankly speaking as the problem started after a visit to Kenya a simple answer could be that all these problem could be related to severe infection(Third world country)....But it started in 2017 and now it's 2020 I need many more details like-
Have you consulted your doctor in USA?
What tests were done?
Stool test blood test CT scan abdomen?
Wat medications have been tried till date?
Deworming done?
Has any one suggested you to go for cancer screening?
What is your weight and height at present?
I need every thing in detail.
Waiting.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Yes, I visited my doctor and all of my lab work came back normal. He did a urine exam as well. I have not tried any medication yet nor have I been dewormed. My doctor did not suggest cancer screening. I am 5’0 and 195 pounds.
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
100 calories a day means nothing, its too insignificant... In Fact, one medium-size banana gives you 100 calories.
I think that you should take consultation from the oncologist on this forum for further evaluation.
Please feel free to revert back with what they suggest.
Thanks
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
100 calories a day means nothing, its too insignificant... In Fact, one medium-size banana gives you 100 calories.
I think that you should take consultation from the oncologist on this forum for further evaluation.
Please feel free to revert back with what they suggest.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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