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What Causes Sudden Fatigue, Weight Loss And Loss Of Appetite?

Generally not feeling 100% well. Tiredness, low energy, recent weight loss (unexplained). Trying to keep up nutrition. Have been seeing primary care physician (.internist ) for some time. Have ruled out heart (have been tested by a cardiologist) & have also seen a pulmonary specialist (also ruled out). Primary doctor found via blood testing something with auto-immune deficiency. What might this be & what type of specialist could help?
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

There are different types of autoimmune diseases,

There could be deficits in the immune defense system, white blood cells, in this case , a hematologist would be the best person.

There are also other autoimmune disease where either a endocrinologist or rheumatologist would be more helpful.

An endocrinologist would help in autoimmune causes of thyroid disease or other hormonal conditions.
A rheumatologist would help with autoimmune diseases such as lupus , rheumatoid etc.

Your doctor would need to clarify exactly what the issue is, so that you can be correctly referred.

I hope this helps
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What Causes Sudden Fatigue, Weight Loss And Loss Of Appetite?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic There are different types of autoimmune diseases, There could be deficits in the immune defense system, white blood cells, in this case , a hematologist would be the best person. There are also other autoimmune disease where either a endocrinologist or rheumatologist would be more helpful. An endocrinologist would help in autoimmune causes of thyroid disease or other hormonal conditions. A rheumatologist would help with autoimmune diseases such as lupus , rheumatoid etc. Your doctor would need to clarify exactly what the issue is, so that you can be correctly referred. I hope this helps