I am experiencing weight loss for the past few mths now although im eating same amounts i also have recurring mouth ulcers but i eat enough fruit and veg. I had fecal impaction two wks ago and had to go hospital and was told a kidney infection caused it, i dont see how this is possible and its not the answer to my other symptoms. I also regularly have burning pain in my stomach. Any ideas what could be wrong i am a 21 year old female
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Unintentional weight loss always requires evaluation. It can be related to chronic illnesses, poor or malabsorption of food in the gastrointestinal tract, hyperthyroidism, depression, cancer, HIV. You may want to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which would include physical examination and blood tests. The initial blood screen may include a full blood count, ESR (checks for inflammation in the body), HIV screen, thyroid function test, kidney and liver tests. The treatment would depend on the cause found. I hope this helps