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What Are The Reasons For Loss Of Appetite And Weight Loss?

Hi doc,
i have been suffering from an acute lack of appetite for some years now which have led to some drastic weight loss.I was once diagnosed for yeast infection for which i was prescribed nystatine.After taking nystatine i did not feel any change and my appetite keeps going down each passing day and my weight keeps going down too.Please help me
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Dear Friend,
Firstly you can start with an appetite stimulating tonic.Get it prescribed from your physician. ask if you can take betonin -(1.5 tsp-1.5 tsp)/day.As you are not able to eat too much you can start eating calorie-protein dense foods.Just providing with example certain food stuffs (moong+wheat+skimmed milk powder laddoos,khichdi with ghee,whole eggs(if non vegeterian),paneer dishes,add skimmed milk powder and ghee to your chapati aata,rasgullas,Shrikhand,Halwas(with condensed milk or milk powder added)vegetable soups with cream,chicken,mutton,fish(if non vegeterian) are also good for you.add Resource high Protein-3tsp in 200 ml milk and have it twice a day.THIS ADVICE IS PROVIDED ON THE BASIS OF INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE QUESTION.IF THERE IS ANY OTHER DIAGNOSIS PLEASE PROVIDE THE DETAILS,I WILL BE ABLE TO ADVICE YOU ACCORDINGLY.
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What Are The Reasons For Loss Of Appetite And Weight Loss?

Dear Friend, Firstly you can start with an appetite stimulating tonic.Get it prescribed from your physician. ask if you can take betonin -(1.5 tsp-1.5 tsp)/day.As you are not able to eat too much you can start eating calorie-protein dense foods.Just providing with example certain food stuffs (moong+wheat+skimmed milk powder laddoos,khichdi with ghee,whole eggs(if non vegeterian),paneer dishes,add skimmed milk powder and ghee to your chapati aata,rasgullas,Shrikhand,Halwas(with condensed milk or milk powder added)vegetable soups with cream,chicken,mutton,fish(if non vegeterian) are also good for you.add Resource high Protein-3tsp in 200 ml milk and have it twice a day.THIS ADVICE IS PROVIDED ON THE BASIS OF INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE QUESTION.IF THERE IS ANY OTHER DIAGNOSIS PLEASE PROVIDE THE DETAILS,I WILL BE ABLE TO ADVICE YOU ACCORDINGLY.