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What Causes Extreme Weight Loss?
I have never lost weight easily; but just weighed in with my dr and have dropped 20 lbs in about a month; had a UTI; but think there is something else; going to dr; but was exposed to HPV; my ex; been years but wonder how long you can carry it/have it etc....
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hi,
HPV can remain in body for long time even life long may or may not be symptomatic. The person may remain carrier of the infection. If you had HPV infection in the past, please get your Pap smear done & get cervical cancer excluded, especially because of the rapid weight loss you had.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
HPV can remain in body for long time even life long may or may not be symptomatic. The person may remain carrier of the infection. If you had HPV infection in the past, please get your Pap smear done & get cervical cancer excluded, especially because of the rapid weight loss you had.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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