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Persistent bloating from 3 month, increased when eating dairy products,lost 12kgs in 4month? creatinine increase to 1.4. what is cause of weight loss?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Dunno but...: With an unplanned weight loss of 12 kg over the course of just 4 months, that portends probably a very serious illness. Also, the high serum creatinine argues for deteriorating kidney function. You need a thorough workup to find out what is going on in your body. Do not delay!

Answered 7/22/2016

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