Unintended Weight loss

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Asked for Female, 74 Years

Hi , My father ,74 years old, has lost 7 Kg in last 2 years.I am looking for guidance as to whom should I consult, a dietician or a general physician.He underwent prostate operation 3 years ago.His diet has not changed/reduced even a bit.He is physically active, does yoga everyday and walks 1-2 km.

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Ms. Amrita Kumari

Dietitian/Nutritionist 13 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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Hello dear user, Plz go through both thd general physician and Dietitian for better treatment. Diets are as equally important as the medicine has. So a proper diet plan and dietary guidance are essentially required for him now.

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For further help i need proper details of your father to customize a diet plan. you may go through the consultation process.

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thanks for your query. wishing your father to recover his health soon. Have a nice time.

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Ms. Trupti Padhi Dietitian/Nutritionist 17 yrs exp Bhubaneswar · Accepted Answer

Ms. Trupti Padhi

Dietitian/Nutritionist 17 yrs exp Bhubaneswar

Gud morning pls consult physician at first,thereafter if dietary guidelines needed then connect directly through practo.there might be certain internal issues for which he is not able to gain muscle mass so as body weight.