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Does fever make us lose weigh?
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Fever can cause: us to lose body fluids. If we don't keep up with that loss than yes - can lose water weight. Many lose their appetite when febrile. They are inactive. So there can be decreased caloric intake and muscle mass can also be lost.
Answered 7/20/2014
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