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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Weight Loss Possibility
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Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Weight Loss Possibility
by Bootsy2, Oct 27, 2009 02:34PM
I have not been a good steward of my teeth. I was diagnosed with an advanced case of gum disease and I need the following question answer. I have experienced serious weight loss (25-30lbs) since the beginning of the year after the diagnosis. I want to know if it is remotely possible that my teeth/gum condition has contributed to this? I currently need extractions done and have. I'm scared to death that I might have cancer.(Bone, blood, etc) PLEASE ADVISE..
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Tsang, DDS, Nov 05, 2009 11:30PM
, Nov 05, 2009 11:30PMTo: Bootsy2
While its possible that a poor diet and the inability to eat properly may cause problems with weight maintenance due to nutrition problems, it would seem odd that it would occur so rapidly. I would go back to your primary MD for another referral to another specialist. I would also post this question in the other boards to see if you can potentially find an answer. I would try Undiagnosed Symptoms or Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism
Member Comments (3)
by Citizen T, Nov 02, 2009 06:01PM
If you're scared you have cancer, see your doctor for a thorough physical exam...CBC and CMP
by Bootsy2, Nov 04, 2009 11:03AM
To: Citizen T response
I have taken a physical and had blood work done. A sigmoidoscopy , glucose, thyroid, aids/Hiv, T-cell test were done and still no answers. My body is getting frail (loss muscular mass), my skin is changing, gums still bleed (still need extractions) and again I'm scared to death. I've gone from a 38 waist to 30. I can't wear any of my clothes anymore. Please help me. I need answers from the dental community. I'm really concerned at this point. Please HELP!!! I'm ready to talk with anyone that can help.
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