A member asked:

Usually, when i get a cold i lose a few pounds. is this normal?why does this happen? by the way after i recover from the cold i gain the pounds back

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: but surprisingly, the reason for it isn't entirely nailed down. the conventional story is that it is due to loss of fluid/dehydration, but loss of some muscle is also liekly (but it comes back). Rest, fluid, anti-inflammatories are all good ideas.

Answered 10/27/2015

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