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12 year old boy doesn't seem sick... but he's lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks & is sleeping a lot. is this just a "pre-teen thing"?
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No!: Unexplained weight loss is never considered normal. Has he been drinking more, or peeing more than usual? He needs to be evaluated ASAP - worth a trip to the ED. With this kind of story I worry about diabetes. Quick intervention is required.
Answered 5/2/2015
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This isn't normal: The symptoms you describe are not normal. Please make sure he sees his Dr. ASAP for evaluation.
Answered 1/24/2015
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