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From unexplained weight loss to sudden flashes of light, take note of important symptoms, and know when to seek medical care. Chest pain, sudden loss of vision or speech, and severe stomach pain need immediate medical attention.
Unexplained weight loss has many causes, medical and nonmedical. Often, a combination of things results in a general decline in your health and a related weight loss. Most often, medical disorders that cause weight loss include other symptoms.
Possible causes of unexpected weight loss include: Addison’s disease: This can cause unintentional weight loss because low levels of cortisol and aldosterone affect your metabolism. Other symptoms include chronic diarrhea, loss of appetite and nausea and vomiting.
If your weight unexpectedly drops without a reason, you may have an underlying health problem. “Unexplained weight loss is a red flag,” says Christine Goukasian, RDN, MS, senior dietitian with the UCLA Division of Clinical Nutrition.
Losing weight without trying may indicate an underlying condition. Conditions that cause unexplained weight loss include overactive thyroid, inflammatory bowel disease, and depression. A good...
Is the needle on the scale moving after an episode of diarrhea? Don’t get too excited. You may be losing fluid, not fat! Read on to find out how diarrhea causes weight loss and when to seek medical advice.
Common causes of unintentional weight loss include depression, diarrhea, oral ulcers, and viral infections, such as the common cold, that can affect appetite.
Many medical conditions can cause unexplained or unintended weight loss. These include hyperthyroidism, depression, Addison's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and more.
You may experience unintentional weight loss because of chronic diarrhea, vomiting or you’re not getting the nutrients you need from your food. It could also be that nausea, indigestion and other symptoms may make eating unappealing.
Acute diarrhea may result in temporary weight loss if it lasts for three days or more. Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea that persists longer than four weeks. This can result in weight loss and be accompanied by a variety of other symptoms, including fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain.