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How could my body appearance changed drastically (i look a lot skinner- less body fat)but scale stayed the same.i do no exercise/muscle building.none!

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Eating disorder?: These symptoms make me worry that you might have an eating disorder. Usually that would involve weight loss as well -- but still this is something potentially serious that you should get checked out. See your doctor soon. Maybe all is OK, but better safe than sorry!

Answered 2/27/2018

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