ADVERTISEMENT
Friday, March 5, 2021
  • Contact Us
My blog
  • Home
  • Health
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Fitness
  • Diet
  • Weight Loss
  • More
    • Mental Health
    • Healthcare
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Health
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Fitness
  • Diet
  • Weight Loss
  • More
    • Mental Health
    • Healthcare
No Result
View All Result
My blog
No Result
View All Result
Home Weight Loss

Dear Dr. Roach: Unexplained weight loss must be investigated | Health

Healthy by Healthy
September 21, 2020
in Weight Loss
0
Dear Dr. Roach: Unexplained weight loss must be investigated | Health
585
SHARES
3.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterPin It

×

Thanks for reading! Log in to continue.

Enjoy more articles by logging in or creating a free account. No credit card required.



keithroach

Dr. Keith Roach


DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old man in good health. I have lost about 12 pounds in the past year, with no explanation. I’m 5 feet, 9 1/2 inches tall, and my morning weight has dropped from 166-168 pounds to 154-156 pounds. It is still slowly falling.

I eat well, and I’ve exercised an hour every other day for 36 years. I’ve had on-and-off atrial fibrillation for 14 years, with two ablations, but since I began flecainide two years ago, no more episodes. I also take 10 mg simvastatin and 1,000 mg vitamin D3 daily.

My doctor did bloodwork and ordered a full CT scan, but found nothing. Since the pandemic began, I’ve been walking 3 miles every other day, alternating with my days on the stationary bike at home. The doctor thinks I may be burning more calories than I’m eating, but I doubt it.

A: Unexplained weight loss should be taken seriously, especially in an older person. Getting bloodwork and a CT scan is a reasonable start, but there are some additional issues that should be considered.

Your doctor is right to think about energy intake as well as energy expenditure. The first to do is to see how many calories you are eating. A careful food diary can accomplish this.  

Sometimes, the body cannot absorb calories properly. Celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease are the most common, but there are others. The body may lose calories; diabetes causes sugar to come out through the urine. Some infections can cause profound weight loss, such as tuberculosis — “consumption” is an old name for this disease — HIV, viral hepatitis and parasites.

Source link

You might also like

Dealing With Constant Hunger- What Pooja Makhija Recommends

Wheat flakes vs muesli: Which is healthier for weight loss?

Moe has lost over 80lbs on Dr. Vince Hassel’s weight loss program!

Previous Post

Global Parenteral Nutrition Market Report 2020 COVID 19 Impact Analysis Updated Edition Top Key Players – Baxter International, Hospira, B. Braun Melsungen, Grifols International

Next Post

Santa Clarita Diet Season 4: Will “Joel” return as a Zombie? Click to know Plot, Cast, Release date and more!

Healthy

Healthy

Related Posts

Dealing With Constant Hunger- What Pooja Makhija Recommends
Weight Loss

Dealing With Constant Hunger- What Pooja Makhija Recommends

by Healthy
March 5, 2021
Wheat flakes vs muesli: Which is healthier for weight loss?
Weight Loss

Wheat flakes vs muesli: Which is healthier for weight loss?

by Healthy
March 5, 2021
Moe has lost over 80lbs on Dr. Vince Hassel’s weight loss program!
Weight Loss

Moe has lost over 80lbs on Dr. Vince Hassel’s weight loss program!

by Healthy
March 4, 2021
Weight loss story: “I had eggs twice a day and lost 25 kilos in 4 months”
Weight Loss

Weight loss story: “I had eggs twice a day and lost 25 kilos in 4 months”

by Healthy
March 4, 2021
Watch: Healthy Fish And Stir-Fried Vegetables Recipe For Your Weight Loss Diet
Weight Loss

Watch: Healthy Fish And Stir-Fried Vegetables Recipe For Your Weight Loss Diet

by Healthy
March 4, 2021
Next Post
Santa Clarita Diet Season 4: Will “Joel” return as a Zombie? Click to know Plot, Cast, Release date and more!

Santa Clarita Diet Season 4: Will “Joel” return as a Zombie? Click to know Plot, Cast, Release date and more!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

How Mass. Gyms Are Preparing for Reopening – NBC Boston

How Mass. Gyms Are Preparing for Reopening – NBC Boston

June 23, 2020
Elderly Nutrition Market 2020 Size, Future Demand, Global Research, Top Leading player, Emerging Trends, Region by Forecast to 2027 – The Daily Chronicle

Elderly Nutrition Market 2020 Size, Future Demand, Global Research, Top Leading player, Emerging Trends, Region by Forecast to 2027 – The Daily Chronicle

September 15, 2020

Categories

  • Diet
  • Fitness
  • Health
  • Healthcare
  • Medicine
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition
  • Weight Loss

Don't miss it

Second Bay Area Health Provider to Postpone Vaccination Appointments – NBC Bay Area
Health

Second Bay Area Health Provider to Postpone Vaccination Appointments – NBC Bay Area

March 5, 2021
Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy Offers Regenerative Medicine
Medicine

Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy Offers Regenerative Medicine

March 5, 2021
Vaccine brings hope for health care professionals
Healthcare

Vaccine brings hope for health care professionals

March 5, 2021
Students encouraged to share ‘snapshot of mental health journey’ for upcoming event – The Daily Evergreen
Mental Health

Students encouraged to share ‘snapshot of mental health journey’ for upcoming event – The Daily Evergreen

March 5, 2021
Jury trial on fitness debated in murder case
Fitness

Jury trial on fitness debated in murder case

March 5, 2021
Kidney health: Include these evidence-based kidney flush drinks in your diet for a quick cleanse and detox
Diet

Kidney health: Include these evidence-based kidney flush drinks in your diet for a quick cleanse and detox

March 5, 2021
My blog

All the latest breaking news on Healthy Eating. Browse The Independent's complete collection of articles and commentary on Healthy Eating

Categories

  • Diet
  • Fitness
  • Health
  • Healthcare
  • Medicine
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition
  • Weight Loss

Trending

Putting your best fork forward

Global Physical Fitness Equipment Market 2021-27 By Products and Services, Size, Share, Demand, Supply, Financial Information | Brunswick, Johnson Health, Technogym – KSU

Wellness for the Family: National Nutrition Month

Bulls-Raptors postponed due to NBA COVID-19 health and safety protocols

Recent News

Second Bay Area Health Provider to Postpone Vaccination Appointments – NBC Bay Area

Second Bay Area Health Provider to Postpone Vaccination Appointments – NBC Bay Area

March 5, 2021
Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy Offers Regenerative Medicine

Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy Offers Regenerative Medicine

March 5, 2021

© 2020 eathealthyandlivehealthy.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Health
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Fitness
  • Diet
  • Weight Loss
  • More
    • Mental Health
    • Healthcare

© 2020 eathealthyandlivehealthy.com

//luvaihoo.com/afu.php?zoneid=3399210