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What Causes Loss Of Weight?

Hi I have been on treatment for 10 years and my viral load is under 40 and CD count is 726. My concern is that I am losing weight. Within two weeks i have lost 5kg. I went to my doctor yesterday who took the blood for CD count Viral load and gave me multivitamine. Sould I be worried. I am healthy for now except losing weight. The past 8 mnyhs I was on herpension treatment also taking lasxis. the last three months it was doubled but I have stopped it I was getting weak and I was told that I now have low blood pressure.
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
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Hello I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that your condition is responsible for your weight loss and it's expected.
There is also a low appetite which further increases your problem.
I suggest try to eat small meals frequently.
Eat a high calorie diet and high protein diet for weight gain.
Try to get protein from meat , chicken, eggs and milk products.
Hope you find my advice of some benefit.Good luck
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What Causes Loss Of Weight?

Hello I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that your condition is responsible for your weight loss and it s expected. There is also a low appetite which further increases your problem. I suggest try to eat small meals frequently. Eat a high calorie diet and high protein diet for weight gain. Try to get protein from meat , chicken, eggs and milk products. Hope you find my advice of some benefit.Good luck