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My frnd is 28, 5'3" & 66kgs now. he lost 4kgs in 4-5mnths w/o diet/exercise. he eats junk & leads a sedentary lifestyle. last 2mnths, he suffered from fever 3-4 times with freq. headache. no other symptoms. is this wght loss serious, like cancer?

Q: my frnd is 28, 5'3" & 66kgs now. he lost 4kgs in 4-5mnths w/o diet/exercise. he eats junk & leads a sedentary lifestyle. last 2mnths, he suffered from fever 3-4 times with freq. headache. no other symptoms. is this wght loss serious, like cancer?

: The weight loss without trying is suggestive of a significant medical problem. Cancer would be low on the list at that age but possible. Only a good evaluation with history/exam and tests can sort this out.

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The weight loss without trying is suggestive of a significant medical problem. Cancer would be low on the list at that age but possible. Only a good evaluation with history/exam and tests can sort this out.

Answered 6/1/2023

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A member asked:

My frnd is 28, 5'3" & 66kgs now. he lost 4kgs in 4-5mnths w/o diet/exercise. he eats junk & leads a sedentary lifestyle. last 2mnths, he suffered from fever 3-4 times with freq. headache. no other symptoms. is this wght loss serious, like cancer?

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