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A member asked:
Is drastic weight loss(80+ lbs.) after a stroke considered 'typical'?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not: Depends on how long it took to lose that weight and if it was intentional or not. Often times weight loss when intentional after a stroke can help to reduce the risk of another stroke or other cardiovascular event.
Answered 6/27/2013
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Talk to doctor: There are many possible explanations for weight loss after stroke = depression, appetite center knocked out by stroke, low cortisol if hypothalamus affected, inabilty to eat if swallowing difficult, trouble eating if cutting/bringing food to mouth difficult, or if stroke was mild, voluntary wt loss due to improved diet/exercise.
Answered 5/15/2013
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