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Prolonged weight loss
Prolonged weight loss is a symptom in which a person has been losing weight for some time, maybe more than 2-3 months. If unintentional, there may be a medical problem. If dieting and trying to lose weight, prolonged weight loss over many months may be the goal.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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