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Had an iron infusion 2 days ago & now im super hungry/ gained 2.5kgs in 1 day!!! im really scared as i have an eating disordr. do iron inf cause w/g??
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No: You may well have an eating disorder. Need for iron infusion, without obvious blood loss, at your age, suggests either malabsorption or poor nutrition. 2.5kg weight gain in one day is not normal. Your medications suggest behavioral health issues and this matter is best discussed with your doctor or a psychiatrist.
Answered 1/13/2016
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