Hair Loss Sore Throat

12 lb lost in 5 days? Is it normal?

I have a friend who is 15 and been sick the last few days. In 5 days she has gone from a healthy 123 lb to 111 lb. She says she is eating normally but still losing pounds a day. She went to a doctor but they didn’t do anything. Her other symptoms are severe sore throat, aches, fatigue and mild hair loss. Is this normal or should she be more worried about it?

It depends, she is sick and she could be under pressure which could also make her loose weight and all the other symptoms. wait and see. if symptoms continue she should be a little worried

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