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What Causes Appetite Loss After A Triple Bypass Surgery?

My father had triple bypass surgery almost a year ago and he still doesn t have an appetite. He has seen few doctors but with no results. Is it possible for him not to have an appetite due to the surgery and for this long? Please help. He s so depressed over this that he doesn t want to live anymore. Thank You.
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Loss of appetite does not seem to be related to the surgery for this long however certain drugs may cause it, please let us know if he is taking any drug.

There are more important causes like liver problems, gallbladder issues, stomach problems like ulcer, constipation. So he needs proper evaluation by a gastroenterologist if things have not worked for him.

One reason for the loss of appetite is depression as well so that also may be a cause which needs to be addressed.

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

Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Appetite Loss After A Triple Bypass Surgery?

Hi, Loss of appetite does not seem to be related to the surgery for this long however certain drugs may cause it, please let us know if he is taking any drug. There are more important causes like liver problems, gallbladder issues, stomach problems like ulcer, constipation. So he needs proper evaluation by a gastroenterologist if things have not worked for him. One reason for the loss of appetite is depression as well so that also may be a cause which needs to be addressed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician