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Struggling to gain weight. eat lots, varied diet. always being thin but have lost 7lbs over a year and a half. shows a lot. medically fine!

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See doctor: Many conditions such as overactive thyroid and gluten intolerance can cause unexplained weight loss. You may think you are feeling fine now but how would you know if you should be feeling better? Unexplained weight loss is always of concern.

Answered 12/5/2013

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Struggling to gain weight. eat lots, varied diet. always being thin but have lost 7lbs over a year and a half. shows a lot. medically fine!

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