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I never seem to have an appetite and go days without eating without noticing that i'm doing it. when i do eat i seem to lose even more weight.

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Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Loss of appetite: There are many reasons that can cause loss of appetite and weight loss. Common reasons are thyroid problems, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal disease. I advise to seek evaluation with your pcp in order to get labs done.

Answered 3/31/2014

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A member asked:

I never seem to have an appetite and go days without eating without noticing that i'm doing it. when i do eat i seem to lose even more weight.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

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