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It can because a patient does not feel like eating. However, more often, patients gain weight from steroids used to help them breathe, or from fluid retention if the person has Heart disease. But even if a person gains weight, they still may be deficient in nutrition.
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Why patient with emphysema thin?
Because emphysema reduce the oxygen perfusion (transfer) from alveoli into the blood thus also reduce the oxygen supply to the muscle and organ. Reduce the oxygen delivery to the periphery cause weight loss and thus they (emphysema patient) look thin.
Does Tenex cause weight loss?
Tenex is a blood pressure medicine and has not been shown to cause weight loss. Just the opposite, it has been known to cause weight gain.
Can tobacco cause weight loss?
The only way tobacco can cause weight loss is if you chain smoke & don't eat.
Does thyroid problems can cause weight gain or loss and fatigue?
An over active thyroid can cause weight loss an underactive thyroid can cause weight gain
Does lyme disease cause weight loss?
Yes, it can also cause weight gain. Weight loss could be Lyme, or a co-infection such as Babesia.
Why does working out not cause weight loss?
It does
Does lyrica cause weight loss?
No.
Is masterabation cause weight loss?
No.
Can rapid weight loss cause adrenal fatigue?
Yes, rapid weight loss can cause adrenal fatigue. It can be extremely dangerous.
Micropil loss your weight?
micropill can cause gain weight
Does mumps cause weight loss?
Through loss of appetite; yes.
Does vasculitic neuropathy cause weight loss?
Some patients with vasculitic neuropathy will experience weight loss
