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What to do if i have gained 45 pounds in one year. i have very low energy and i do not want to do anything. can this be something serious?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cannot tell you the : cause of these symptoms with the available info. Have you felt depressed? Medical evaluation may help to answer that question.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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