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Saturday, August 23, 2008 Mike asks

Q: unexplained weight loss

I'm 72 years old and have lost 15 pounds in two months and do not know why.

I feel fine ,No pains, aches etc.......I excersie four times a week....Cholesterol

 reading is 163...B. P. fine also....Mike

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Merely Me, Health Guide
8/25/08 2:35pm

Hello Mike.

 

That does seem to be quite a weight loss within a short amount of time.  I can see where you might be concerned so my best suggestion is to make an appointment with your general practitioner to see if they can help explain this change. 

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By Mike— Last Modified: 10/20/10, First Published: 08/23/08