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i am a 16 year old boy.  i weighed 116 and i am 5 foot 7 i lost 11 lbs in less than 2 months. [[105lbs]] my girlfriend thought i was just growing but i dont think thats what it is.  i should be gaining weight. i havent been under alot of stress i work for the fire department and i scuba dive. i dont know if it is from working or anything but i have gotten progressively weaker and weaker and no matter how much i eat i lose weight i get full easily too.  my heart has an irregular heartbeat but its just a little bit faster than normal [says the doctor.]  but lately i have had a headache, stomache ache and heartburn. i couldnt sleep 2 nights ago due to chest and rib pains. i had a fever last week but it was small and didn't last long.  i have no idea what is going on but i want to know.
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61536 tn?1340698163
Hey, I was a firefighter myself before I had kids :)

One thing I know about fire department work is that it can be exhausting at times.  Losing weight unintentionally can happen, but typically not that much even when you're doing extra work.  Your symptoms suggest something is not right.  I would go to see a doctor as soon as possible, have some blood testing done and see where everything is at.  You need to be in top shape to be doing what you're doing - even in training.  Don't delay in seeing a doctor, make the appointment today.
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187666 tn?1331173345
It sounds like it's time for a full physical exam. You mentioned that the doctor thought your heartrate was just a little faster than normal. But when was that? Have you had blood work done for thyroid? Losing weight, feeling full quickly, weakness, various aches and pains - that all adds up to needing a doc's help. Please get it checked out.
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216614 tn?1195665072
Perhaps a visit to the doctor would help.  
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