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I am experiencing unexplained weight loss for more than a year --- not on diets, my eating habits have not changed from years before weight loss. Have gone through numerous tests, taken supplements, had an ultrasonic for liver---it was negative. Do you have any suggestions?
You have not mentioned which investigation has been done...
The following causes has to be ruled out.... -Malignancy -Chronic disease like tuberculosis -Inflammatory bowel disease -COPD -HIV -Hyperthyroidism -Diabetis etc....
According to your examination investigation done according to need to rule out above causes...
For thyroid serum TSH estimation needed For diabetes RBS done For HIV detection ELISA testing needed For COPD spirometry like investigation done
Take care
Advise : Consult physician for examination
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Hi welcome to health care magic... According to history you are having unexplained weight loss problem.. You have not mentioned which investigation has been done... The following causes has to be ruled out.... -Malignancy -Chronic disease like tuberculosis -Inflammatory bowel disease -COPD -HIV -Hyperthyroidism -Diabetis etc.... According to your examination investigation done according to need to rule out above causes... For thyroid serum TSH estimation needed For diabetes RBS done For HIV detection ELISA testing needed For COPD spirometry like investigation done Take care Advise : Consult physician for examination