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Any Reasons For Feeling Lethargic, Empty And Hungry Shortly ?

My 20 year old son has not felt well for past few weeks. Feels weak, lethargic, emptiness and hungry shortly after eating but feels full after eating half of what he usually eats. He is very thin, not very active. He does work a part time job. He felt he should begin exercising more and used a stationary bike at home a few times for 30 minutes . He lost six lbs and seems like that caused him to report his symptoms to me. Of course I told him with his low weight he should not use the bike to exercise. Today I bought him some protein drinks to try. I did schedule a appointment with a pcp but it s a first appointment and scheduled in July. He does not pay attention to his diet and not a fruit or vegetable eater. Made some smoothies which he liked but did not feel better.
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.

Weight loss should be evaluated.
i would advise you to get his evaluation done.
I would like to know:
1. How much weight loss did he have in how many months?
2. Is is he having diarrhea associated?
3. Any pain in abdomen?
4. Any jaundice?

I would advise you to get investigated:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. KFT and LFT
3. Ultrasound Abdomen
4. Xray Chest.

Review with details and investigations.

This is my best advise for you, if you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Any Reasons For Feeling Lethargic, Empty And Hungry Shortly ?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Weight loss should be evaluated. i would advise you to get his evaluation done. I would like to know: 1. How much weight loss did he have in how many months? 2. Is is he having diarrhea associated? 3. Any pain in abdomen? 4. Any jaundice? I would advise you to get investigated: 1. Hemogram with ESR 2. KFT and LFT 3. Ultrasound Abdomen 4. Xray Chest. Review with details and investigations. This is my best advise for you, if you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy.