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Can bowel inflamation cause appetite loss ?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes: See http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inflammatory-bowel-disease/basics/symptoms/con-20034908 for other symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.Then go see your GP who may refer you to Gastroenterologist.

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Answered 7/7/2017

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