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What Causes Sudden Weight Loss?
my grandson is 15 he has lost 30-35 pounds in the last 2 months and is now down to 114 lbs and he is 5 8 tall, should we take him to his doctor to see why the sudden loss in weight he was NOT trying to loose weighe at the time. HE eats well but does not gain any weight back.
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
Hello
I appreciate your concern
Weight loss at this age could be related toany of following
mal absorption syndrome
nutritional deficiency
parasite infestation
tuberculosis
cancer
HIV infection
i would advise you to take him to a doctor for clinical examination and battery of tests like hemoglobin CBC liver function yest and investigation to rule out aforementioned conditions which your doctor knows
add some food supplements to his diet
Fresh fruits fish and meat to be given regularly
Hope this will guide you for further course of action
best wishes
I appreciate your concern
Weight loss at this age could be related toany of following
mal absorption syndrome
nutritional deficiency
parasite infestation
tuberculosis
cancer
HIV infection
i would advise you to take him to a doctor for clinical examination and battery of tests like hemoglobin CBC liver function yest and investigation to rule out aforementioned conditions which your doctor knows
add some food supplements to his diet
Fresh fruits fish and meat to be given regularly
Hope this will guide you for further course of action
best wishes
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