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- The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Unintentional weight loss. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  AIDS. 2  Amyloidosis. 3  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 4  Folic acid deficiency anemia. 5  Pernicious anemia. 6  Bipolar disorder. 7  Cirrhosis.
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7 signs and symptoms not to ignore An unexplained drop in weight could be caused by various conditions — including overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, depression, liver disease, cancer or disorders that interfere with how your body absorbs nutrients (malabsorption disorders).
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Unexplained weight loss Usually, an unrecognized cancer will have other symptoms or abnormalities of laboratory tests, in addition to unexplained weight loss. Potential causes of unexplained weight loss include: 1  Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency). 2  Cancer. 3  Celiac disease. 4  Changes in diet or appetite.
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- It can also be caused by loss of appetite due to dementia and by certain eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia as well as malnutrition. Some drugs are also known to cause abnormal weight loss. These include amphetamines, chemotherapeutic agents, and thyroid medications. Drug abuse involving excessive use of purgatives and laxatives, heavy street drug use, or smoking is also known to cause abnormal weight loss. Rapid or persistent weight loss is very dangerous and can cause severe damage to multiple organs and should always be investigated as soon as possible.
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Causes Unrelenting exhaustion may be a sign of a condition or an effect of the drugs or therapies used to treat it, such as: Acute liver failure. Anemia. Anxiety. Cancer. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic infection or inflammation. Chronic kidney disease.
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Unexplained Weight Loss Unexplained weight loss is weight loss of 10lbs or 5% of your body weight without trying. Unexplained weight loss is the term used to describe a decrease in body weight that occurs unintentionally and can be a warning sign of diabetes.nintentional or unexplained weight loss can be caused by a number of things, including depression, certain medication and diabetes. Potential causes of unexplained weight loss include: 1  Addison’s disease. 2  Cancer. 3  Coeliac disease.
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Unintentional Weight Loss and Appetite Stimulants • psychological (eg, depression, dementia); and. • socioeconomic (eg, isolation, financial). Health care providers can use the mnemonic “Meals on Wheels” (see below) to identify common treatable causes of unintentional weight loss.
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- Most often, weight loss occurs because people take in fewer calories than their body needs. They may take in fewer calories because their appetite has decreased or because they have a disorder that prevents their digestive tract from absorbing nutrients (called malabsorption—see Malabsorption).
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What Are the Causes of Sudden Loss of Appetite? In some cases, sudden loss of appetite occurs at an advanced stage illness, such as congestive heart failure or kidney failure. Psychological diseases including depression, anxiety disorder and schizophrenia can also cause sudden loss of appetite, particularly if symptoms of the underlying disease increase suddenly.
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Numbness or tingling and Weight loss (unintentional) WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms Numbness or tingling and Weight loss (unintentional) and including Peripheral neuropathy, Carpal tunnel syndrome and Generalized anxiety disorder.
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Dealing With Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly Nonmedical causes of unintentional weight loss include socio-economic and social conditions. Idiopathic causes. These are cases with no identifiable cause, and the weight loss is often more reversible for these seniors. In many cases of elderly weight loss, a combination of factors is to blame. Many of these factors can be considered secondary to existing medical conditions.
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Overview What Are Abdominal Pain and Unintentional Weight Loss? Your abdomen houses many organs, including your stomach, liver, and intestines. Just as there are many organs, there are a variety of descriptors for abdominal pain, including cramping, burning, stabbing, and sharp. Everyone’s weight may fluctuate a few...
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Unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are leading causes of death in the U.S. Few recognize that unhealthy diet is a leading cause of disability. Yet unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are leading causes of loss of independence: Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness and amputations. Roughly 73,000 people have lower-limb amputations each year due to diabetes.8.
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Weight loss However, even lesser amounts of weight loss can be a cause for serious concern in a frail elderly person. Unintentional weight loss can occur because of an inadequately nutritious diet relative to a person's energy needs (generally called malnutrition).
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Unintentional Weight Gain Holistic Health. Weight gain that occurs when your weight increases without increasing your food intake has many causes. Thyroid hormone deficiency may slow metabolism, resulting in weight gain from fat gain and water retention.
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- Unintentional weight loss is when you lose weight without dieting or increasing physical activity. It may occur following a loss of appetite or when you’re consuming the same amount of calories as usual. Either way, it’s usually a cause for concern....
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- Unintentional weight loss is normally the result of an underlying chronic medical condition. However, short-term illnesses such as influenza or the common cold can also cause weight loss due to abdominal discomfort. Common causes of unintentional weight loss include: 1  depression. 2  diarrhea.
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Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly Polypharmacy can cause unintended weight loss, as can psychotropic medication reduction (i.e., by unmasking problems such as anxiety). A specific cause is not identified in approximately one quarter of elderly patients with unintentional weight loss.
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Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly cases of involuntary weight loss in nursing home patients.15 Evaluation Common treatable causes of weight loss in elderly patients should be sought. The mnemonic “Meals on Wheels” is useful for remembering these etiologies (Table 2).1,20 Another approach is to distinguish among four basic causes of weight loss: anorexia,
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- Unintentional weight loss doesn't always have an identifiable underlying cause but, in addition to the causes mentioned above, it's often the result of: 1  depression. 2  an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), or over-treating an underactive thyroid.  cancer.
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Weight loss - unintentional Weight loss - unintentional. Unexplained weight loss is a decrease in body weight, when you did not try to lose the weight on your own. Many people gain and lose weight. Unintentional weight loss is loss of 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) OR 5% of your normal body weight over 6 to 12 months or less without knowing the reason. Causes.
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- Symptoms & Signs. Weight loss can be intentional, such as from dieting and exercise, or unintentional and be a manifestation of illness. Weight loss can result from a decrease in body fluid, muscle mass, or fat. A decrease in body fluid can come from medications, fluid loss, lack of fluid intake, or illnesses such as diabetes. A decrease in body fat can be intentionally caused by exercise and dieting, such as for overweight or obesity.
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- Other studies have also linked untreated sleep apnea with overweight and obesity, and diabetes. In addition, untreated sleep apnea contributes to excessive daytime sleepiness, which lowers performance in the workplace and at school, and increases the risk of injuries and death from drowsy driving and other accidents.
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Half-elf Most half-elves are the hybrid offspring of both a human and a high elf, a human and a half-elf, or of two half-elf parents (a half-elf of high elf and half-elf descent is unlikely due to high elven prejudice). They usually have a combination of physical characteristics from both sides, and can be recognized as half-elves on sight. (APG 133)
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Blood or red colored urine and Weight loss (unintentional) There are 52 conditions associated with blood or red colored urine and weight loss (unintentional). The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.
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Involuntary Weight Loss Involuntary weight loss exceeding 10 pounds or 5% of body weight over a period of a few months is cause for concern. Tests are done based on the person's symptoms and findings on physical examination.