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I want to know why i am gaining weight even though i am not able to eat and have had diarrhea for 3 weeks?

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Dr. Waseem Barham answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Weight diary: Food is not the only one, how about fluids? Have been drinking more than normal? Are using the same scale? Is the weight increments are significant or just tiny? Consider a diary for your meals, bowel movement and weights.

Answered 2/20/2017

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