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Blood work is fine, stool test result; no blood in stool or parasites. why am i still losing weight? scared it's cancer. i'm 18 i feel fine also?

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Dr. Amit Jain answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

Malabsorption: It could be from food malabsorption and my require GI work-up but could also be from depression or psychological issues. Cancer is least likely.

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Answered 3/15/2016

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