Determine cause: You should encourage your friend to see a doctor to find out why they are thin and weak. The possible causes are many: infection (tb, hiv, leishmaniasis based on country location, etc), cancer, thyroid problems, malnutrition or eating disorders, depression, etc. A focused evaluation will be determined by the doctor based history and physical exam.
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