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What Causes Drastic Weight Loss, Loose Stool And Vomiting?

Hi I am concerned about my college student daughter, age 20, who has weight-loss (now 104lbs) and loose stool about 3 times a day, with gut discomfort ahead of that. She has had trouble retaining weight for the last year. She has been to the college health center several times, and seen a Naturopathic doctor, but they keep talking about stress and diet. She also had an episode of unexplained vomiting and rapid heart rate a few weeks ago, and was admitted to the ER...the tests showed normal results. Should she see a GI specialist? Or what? THanks so much, Jenny
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

You have problem of loose stool and weight loss that one may be because of intestinal condition like celiac disease.

Lactose intolerant may cause abdominal problems after taking dairy product.
Avoid stressful condition.

Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test is helpful to detect any infection.
Barium abdominal x ray helpful for diagnosis.
Endoscopy can done if needed.

I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
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What Causes Drastic Weight Loss, Loose Stool And Vomiting?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of loose stool and weight loss that one may be because of intestinal condition like celiac disease. Lactose intolerant may cause abdominal problems after taking dairy product. Avoid stressful condition. Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Stool examination test is helpful to detect any infection. Barium abdominal x ray helpful for diagnosis. Endoscopy can done if needed. I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.