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I have several eds but lately there's been even more pain than normal. i've lost 10lbs in less than a month unintentionally and my appetite is almost non existent. do i need to go to a hospital and if i do what tests should they run?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Weight loss: Pain and weight loss deserve a good history and physical. That is, an evaluation is warranted urgently - soon - but an emergency room/hospital might not be the best place if you can reach out patient medical attention in a reasonable amount of time.

Answered 1/5/2019

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