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What Causes Loss Of Appetite And Weight Loss?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: Sir
I feel loss of appetite for past 20 days and reduced 2 kgs of wt. i have a fear of cancer from day one. Mild heart burn some times and only symptom i have is loss of appetite. No hunger. If i have food i am able to intake little if its without bloating. Can it bcs of cancer or fear.
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

No, your symptoms do not point to any consideration of a cancer.

Need not worry, the symptoms you have could be due to gastritis.

I recommend you to get a Upper gastro intestinal endoscopy. This will help in finding out the real cause for loss of appetite.

Wish you god health.

Regards,

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What Causes Loss Of Appetite And Weight Loss?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. No, your symptoms do not point to any consideration of a cancer. Need not worry, the symptoms you have could be due to gastritis. I recommend you to get a Upper gastro intestinal endoscopy. This will help in finding out the real cause for loss of appetite. Wish you god health. Regards,