WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: unexplained weight loss

Re: unexplained weight loss

From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 17 Feb 2001 19:34:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 17 Feb 2001, Cindy wrote: >
>I am 30 years old with 3 children (ages 15 mos, 3yrs, and 11yrs) and
>have been losing weight unintentionally for the past 2 months. I am 5'3
>and currently weigh only 90 lbs. My periods have been irregular since
>July (3 periods since July) as well. For the past 2-3 weeks I have been
>taking in twice the normal calories & fat to try and regain some of my
>weight, but rather than gain I have lost another pound. Headaches have
>become frequent along w/some nausea (no vomiting). I am becoming weak
>and have very little energy. Night sweats and hair loss have also
>become a problem.
>
>My question is....is this something I should first see my OB/GYN about,
>or would it be smarter in your opinion to just make a trip to the ER so
>I can have tests run? Any idea what could be causing this also?

Dear Cindy,

You should be seen as soon as possible by your gynecologist or primary care provider. If you feel it is an emergency, or if you can not get in to see your health care provider soon enough, then you should go to the emergency room. There is a long list of possible causes for your problem. A complete history and physical should be able to sort those out.

--
Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner

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I regret that the recent increase in volume precludes a polite redirection.

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