A member asked:

My 90'yr old mom had food poisoning or flu on thurs. today...sat..on scale..lost 10 lbs! wait til mon. to call her doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

That depends: How is she now? Is she better? She feeling ok? Has she started to eat again? How fragile is her health otherwise? If she is feeling pretty well, is eating and drinking ok, I think it's ok to wait. If not, then give a call.

Answered 11/15/2014

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How does a doctor diagnose food poisoning or stomach flu?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more