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Have muscle atrophy and fatigue. low sodium,vitd&b12. ct of chest,ab&,pel was neg. not celiacs or thyroid. ideas on cause, worried about lung cancer?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would suggest correcting the vitamin deficiency. an EMG may be considered by your PCP. A CPK and other markers may be ordered to determine if the muscles are inflamed.

Answered 6/7/2016

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