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

Re: unexplained weight loss

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 20 Feb 2001 11:36:33 -0600

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Many possibilities but the possibility of thyroid abnormality should be checked as well as others. Doesn't matter who you see first but see someone right away and get to the bottom of this.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

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?
>
>Thanks so much,
>
>--
>Cindy
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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