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What is the cause for weight loss?
Question
I have a problem of weight loss. I am a 46 year-old executive and am suffering from Parkinson's syndrome, for which I have been on regular medicines for the past 3 years. The dose was increased 2 months back because of a slight worsening of the symptoms. Earlier, my weight used to be 76 - 78 kg (I am 1.76 m tall and of medium build) and had come down steadily to around 66/67 kg over the past 3 years. But after this latest round it is 64 kg. whereas the average weight should be at least 72 kg. My appetite is normal. My neurologist is unable to help.
Expert Answer
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Dr RS WadiaSep 11, 2003
Honorary Professor of Neurology,
BJ Medical College, Pune
BJ Medical College, Pune
The loss of weight needs investigations. I suggest 3 important tests: 1. X-ray Chest, 2. Blood sugar Fasting & 2 hours after meals and 3. Ultrasound of the abdomen. Diabetes, TBoma are the 2 most important causes of loss of weight and we should check for these. It is not correct to say that for a person of 1.76 cm the weight should be atleast 72 kg. In fact the correct range would be 65-75 approx. But you have lost weight and that needs looking into.
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