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I rarely eat because i don't have an appetite what can i do? i weight 98 pounds and i'm 35 yrs old

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Rarely eat ?: Make sure u see your PCP for medical evaluation and to r/o depression.Good luck.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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