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My girlfriend has been drinking more water, puking, peeing a lot, has dry skin, and has lost 13 pounds, fast heart rate, what is wrong?

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Dr. Mitchell Kahn answered

Many things: She should see a doctor immediately . Those symptoms are not to be ignored.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2020

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Diabetes: Among others can cause such symptoms. Your girlfriend needs a thorough medical evaluation.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't diagnose: BUT she needs prompt medical attention.

Dr Namey and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/31/2021

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A member asked:

My girlfriend has been drinking more water, puking, peeing a lot, has dry skin, and has lost 13 pounds, fast heart rate, what is wrong?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Mitchell Kahn answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Namey and 2 doctors agreed

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