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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What should I do if I have unexplained weight loss?
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Dr Basil Almehdawy
Gastroenterologist
Dr Basil Almehdawy is a Queensland trained Consultant Gastroenterologist, he finished an Advanced Luminal endoscopy fellowship at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, focused at advanced … View Profile
Unexplained weight loss should never be ignored or attributed simply to "stress." It requires prompt, definitive investigation. This typically involves comprehensive blood and stool testing, followed closely by an upper endoscopy (gastroscopy) and colonoscopy to visually inspect the lining of your digestive tract and provide immediate answers.
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