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Is it normal to lose 10% of body weight when going through an irremediable life crisis that is not indicative of illness either physical or mental?
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Possible.: Not normal, but possible to lose a large amount of wt secondary to stress. Wt loss that increases progressively or is accompanied by fevers, chills is worrisome.
Answered 4/28/2013
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