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I have chronic gastritis and moderate chronic peptic duodenitis. can this cause weight loss?

Q: i have chronic gastritis and moderate chronic peptic duodenitis. can this cause weight loss?

: Theoretically yes, if you find that food intake upsets your stomach, you will have less caloric intake. Be aware, that there could be vitamin deficiencies associated with stomach issues. Have your physician get aggressively involved and handle your problems.

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Theoretically yes, if you find that food intake upsets your stomach, you will have less caloric intake. Be aware, that there could be vitamin deficiencies associated with stomach issues. Have your physician get aggressively involved and handle your problems.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2021

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A member asked:

I have chronic gastritis and moderate chronic peptic duodenitis. can this cause weight loss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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