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What Causes Appetite Loss And Excessive Weight Loss?
Hello, I am a 67 year old female.For 6 months,My appetite has gone Waaay down.I have steadily been losing weight.I do get hungry...try to eat; then,after about,8 bites of food,I push it away.This is depressing because I have been over-weight most of my life and I love to cook.Don't understand What is happening to my body.I must Pay for the answer-after 11:59 pm this evening...Social Security will load one of my credit cards at that time. Thank you.
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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Thanks for contacting with your health concern and following approach is advisable in old patient with anorexia:
. In an old patient with anorexia first think of carcinoma of stomach [if it is unintentional weight loss]
. Consult a Gasroenterologist for further examination and investigation like: Hb%,blood sugar, S. Bilirubin, Blood urea, X-ray chest, gastroscopy & Ultrasound of abdomen,till then the first step in treating appetite loss is to address the underlying cause and thereafter symptom management, palliative care, or supportive care—is an important part of management and treatment.
. Good food rich in proteins
. Regular gradually increased exercise.
. Anabolic steroids and Tonics
. Light exercise, such as a 20-minute walk, about an hour before meals to stimulate your appetite. [also maintain muscle mass]
. Consult a registered dietitian for additional advice on meal planning.
PS. Tonics & Injections alone are not going to help gain weight, good food & exercise must accompany the medicines for a substantial gain in weight (if investigation comes normal)
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Dear
Thanks for contacting with your health concern and following approach is advisable in old patient with anorexia:
. In an old patient with anorexia first think of carcinoma of stomach [if it is unintentional weight loss]
. Consult a Gasroenterologist for further examination and investigation like: Hb%,blood sugar, S. Bilirubin, Blood urea, X-ray chest, gastroscopy & Ultrasound of abdomen,till then the first step in treating appetite loss is to address the underlying cause and thereafter symptom management, palliative care, or supportive care—is an important part of management and treatment.
. Good food rich in proteins
. Regular gradually increased exercise.
. Anabolic steroids and Tonics
. Light exercise, such as a 20-minute walk, about an hour before meals to stimulate your appetite. [also maintain muscle mass]
. Consult a registered dietitian for additional advice on meal planning.
PS. Tonics & Injections alone are not going to help gain weight, good food & exercise must accompany the medicines for a substantial gain in weight (if investigation comes normal)
for direct online link please click: bit.ly/drmunishsood
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