HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes An Unexplained Weight Loss?

Hello, This question is for my dad whose health is worsening these past 6-7 weeks. He s had rapid weight loss, losing almost 30 pounds in 7 weeks. His food intake has gone from small amounts of solids to just protein shakes and boost, everything else makes him nauseous. He has had blood tests done that show elevated prostate levels, lower hemoglobin levels and then a second blood test that showed his liver enzymes were higher. He has had a few sharp pains on different days - we guessed that the food he had on those days (sausage and chicken pot pie with rich pastry) may have been the culprits. He never feels like he can quite empty his bladder. He has had two ultrasounds; the first one showed nothing, it was done on the lower abdoment, but the most recent one showed that his kidney was swollen, but everything else looked good. so they have ordered a CAT scan on that. We initially thought something might be going on with his kidneys, but the first ultrasound showed that it was fine, along with a urine test/sample. But the second ultrasound, where they were looking at his abdomen and gall bladder, showed his kidney swollen. We are trying to put the pieces together with what we know. Thanks!
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

I am sorry to say but unexplained weight loss occurs I'm following situations like uncontrolled diabetes, chronic infections, cancer. Your father needs to be investigated for these conditions.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes An Unexplained Weight Loss?

Hello, I am sorry to say but unexplained weight loss occurs I m following situations like uncontrolled diabetes, chronic infections, cancer. Your father needs to be investigated for these conditions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician