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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss And Hair Fall?

I am not an overweight person. When gain a few pounds, an easy thing to do, I always try to lose it right away. Losing it is never easy, but I do. In the last month, I have lost 5 pounds without dieting. Ts has never happened. I ve also had a decreased appetite. In the last couple months I ve also experienced above average hair loss. I am also experiencing fatigue and hot flashes with a sour smelling perspiration. I never have hot flashes. I went through menopause 22 years ago and hardly had hot flashes. I am a 65 year old female, have exercised regularly since I was in my 30s. My hour workouts are now down to 30 minutes because of the fatigue I am experiencing. I eat healthy and try to avoid sugar and starch. I get plenty of protein. I also have osteoarthritis.
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
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Hello,

At this point, I suggest you to test your thyroid hormone levels because you may have hyperthyroidism that is a cause of hot flashes and weight loss. Also do a total blood count because Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma gives hot flashes and weight loss.

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

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss And Hair Fall?

Hello, At this point, I suggest you to test your thyroid hormone levels because you may have hyperthyroidism that is a cause of hot flashes and weight loss. Also do a total blood count because Non-Hodgkin s lymphoma gives hot flashes and weight loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician