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What Causes Severe Joints Pain Along With Weight Gain And Hair Loss?

My female cousin who is 41 years old has been having the following symptoms for the past 3 months. Before this she had never had any medical concerns. she has severe joint pains all over body,unable to get up from bed, walks very very slowly, loss of weight and hair. Can t keep any food down, stomach pain and diarrhea. Slows speech and very low. What is wrong?
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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She needs a complete evaluation by a local doctor. This could be something easily treatable like a thyroid disorder or something very serious like cancer. She needs an exam and blood tests done as soon as possible. She may need other testing as well.
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What Causes Severe Joints Pain Along With Weight Gain And Hair Loss?

Hello, She needs a complete evaluation by a local doctor. This could be something easily treatable like a thyroid disorder or something very serious like cancer. She needs an exam and blood tests done as soon as possible. She may need other testing as well. Regards