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Suggest Remedies For Tiredness, Weakness And Loss Of Weight

Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2016

Question: I ask if it possible he not getting enough medicine, he has tired, weakness, loss of weight, was 165 pds after cancer ten yrs ago. Had radiation on his neck which cause him to not have a thyroid. He now has drop down to 142 pds in the last four months.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Weight loss of 23 pounds is significant and needs to be sought out especially with a prior history of radiation and malignancy.

Fever, weight loss and night sweats are signs of an underlying cause. Complete blood count, ESR/CRP, thyroid function tests , basic metabolic panel including blood sugar, liver function tests, electrolytes and an ultrasound of the neck can be advised as part of the workup. Sputum for AFB and chest x ray can also be done after consulting your doctor.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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