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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Weight?

I have a 39 yr old daughter who was way underweight when she was 10. she was put in the hosp.back then ,and after 6 weeks,we were told that she had depression and anarexia.then she was put on medication for the depression,and counseling for both.she has since been married and has 3 children.the baby is10 months.for the last month or so she has been going to the gym.now she has lost too much wt.she weighs 105 and is still losing.she is still breast feeding.
Mon, 6 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Severe depressive symptoms episodes can cause decreased food intake and weight loss. Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated. Antidepressant drugs like SSRI may be needed.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Weight?

Hello, Severe depressive symptoms episodes can cause decreased food intake and weight loss. Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated. Antidepressant drugs like SSRI may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician