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causes of weight loss in males - #21521

Fatima

I am really worried about my dad and his sudden weight loss. He was perfectly fine, you know, until a few months ago. He started losing weight and I mean, it wasn’t just a couple of pounds. We are talking about like 15-20 pounds in just a couple of months, and he didn't even change his diet much. At first, we thought maybe it was due to stress at work or something like that, but then I began to wonder about the causes of weight loss in males, especially at his age. Like, could it be something serious? He keeps telling me he feels okay, but he’s also been really tired and says he has less appetite some days. I tried doing a little research on the internet about the causes of weight loss in males and all I could find is that it can be linked to stuff like thyroid issues, cancer, or some digestive problems. I’m just freaking out over here! I mean, what if it’s something major? He doesn’t want to go to the doctor, and every time I bring it up, he brushes it off, but the more I read about the possible causes of weight loss in males, the more I think we need to get it checked out. How can I convince him that it’s important to see a doctor? Am I overreacting or should I really push him to get some tests or something? I just don’t wanna wait too long if there is something wrong!

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