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92 yr old dad was very ill with chf and 3rd stage kidney failure and now he is so much better and can't stop eating! a good sign or bad omen?

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Probably good: Many times if someone is ill and in the hospital, their appetite is quite suppressed. If he feels well enough to resume eating, one would presume that would be a positive indicator. Given his CHF and kidney condition, he will need to watch what types of foods he takes, so he does not relapse into one or the other.

Answered 6/10/2014

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92 yr old dad was very ill with chf and 3rd stage kidney failure and now he is so much better and can't stop eating! a good sign or bad omen?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

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