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A member asked:
Now matter how much i eat, i lose weight. what could this be?
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Get seen: Your physician may elect to work you up for maldigestion / malabsorption. These are fairly common, and the fact that you've posed this question indicates you do need a physician office visit.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Unwanted weight loss: Hi as i think about your question and without knowing much else i worry about two medical conditions such as diabetes and hyperthyroid. If you feel ill or have other symptoms you may want to get in to be seen by your trusted medical advisor soon.
Answered 3/30/2013
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See below: May be simply you're very active physically & burn off calories, but might also be endocrine problem like overactive thyroid. See pcp for exam, basic tests, & treatment options.
Answered 9/28/2016
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