11:09 PM
Monday 01 May 2023
Dr. Hossam Mowafi, Professor of Critical Cases at Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, warned against sudden weight loss, because it is usually a warning sign of some diseases.
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Mowafi said during his program “My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge”, broadcast on Sada Al-Balad channel, that sudden weight loss may warn of the risk of developing hyperthyroidism.
He added that losing weight becomes a sure symptom of suffering from hyperthyroidism, if the patient suffers from an increase in appetite at the same time.
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The professor of critical care medicine explained that losing weight with an increase in appetite may also indicate diabetes or suffering from some mental disorders.
He indicated that the unjustified weight loss may be due to a problem in the pancreas or colon, stressing the need to undergo an endoscopic examination, to ensure their safety.
2023-05-01 20:13:24
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