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Could a severe dengue fever result in metabolic disorder? in 19 days i lost 20kg, and it took about 6 months to get my weight back and gain more later

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Dr. Thomas Riney answered

I would think so: Try adding a multivitamin with iron to your diet.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Could a severe dengue fever result in metabolic disorder? in 19 days i lost 20kg, and it took about 6 months to get my weight back and gain more later

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Riney answered

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