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Suggest Remedies For Sudden Weight Loss, Fatigue, Loss Of Balance And Difficulty In Eating

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Posted on Sun, 7 Oct 2018
Question: My wife has extreme weight loss, fatigue, thirst, loss of balance, has to eat about every hr but can't eat much at a time.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I can certainly understand your concern
I have worked through your attached query in detail
Before, guiding you further I would like to know the following information
Since how long she had these symptoms ?
Is there any history of Diabetes Hypertension or Thyroid issues in her ?
Is she currently receiving any medications ?
Did she receive any tests for her symptoms so far ?
Once I receive your answers I will guide you accordingly.

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





Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 days later)
Symptoms for 4 months
No diabetes, hypertension or thyroid issues
No meds
No tests
Skin also acts as if she is dehydrated even though she is constantly drinking water. Skin is not elastic
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Further investigative work up is required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Easy fatigue ability and weight loss of 4 months is a serious issue and should be carefully evaluated.
Vitamins and water alone doesn't help.
It's advisable to consider following set of tests to evaluate further cause of action.

I generally prescribe these investigations to my patients with such symptoms.

1. Complete blood count
2. Thyroid profile
3. Ultrasound abdomen
4. Fasting and postprandial blood sugar
5. Complete Urinary examination
6. Liver function tests
7. Renal function tests

Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Review with reports to determine further course of action.

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

Regards,
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Suggest Remedies For Sudden Weight Loss, Fatigue, Loss Of Balance And Difficulty In Eating

Brief Answer: Please provide additional information. Detailed Answer: Hello, I can certainly understand your concern I have worked through your attached query in detail Before, guiding you further I would like to know the following information Since how long she had these symptoms ? Is there any history of Diabetes Hypertension or Thyroid issues in her ? Is she currently receiving any medications ? Did she receive any tests for her symptoms so far ? Once I receive your answers I will guide you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.