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I'm 22 year old f. i haven't made any dietary changes. just walk 4 km a day. used to earlier also. lost 7kg in 6 months. no other symptoms. concern?
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Yes: An unexplained weight loss of this amount in a short time suggests something is eating you up from inside. You either have a stealth illness like cancer or metabolic problem that is draining your system. Get evaluated soon to find any treatable cause.
Answered 2/25/2019
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