What Causes Sudden Weight Loss……
You’d think that unexplained weight loss is a good thing, but the truth is far from it. Sudden loss of body weight occurs due to various conditions such as under-eating, eating disorders, severe metabolic conditions including diabetes, etc
The National Institutes of Health states that sudden weight loss is defined as losing more than five percent of your overall body weight in six to 12 months, without dieting or exercising. Unintentional weight loss may result from depression, dental health issues that reduce one’s ability to eat comfortably or from illnesses such as eating disorders, cancer, AIDS, hyperthyroidism, the use of certain drugs, digestive disorders or a loss of appetite.
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Weight loss. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
Simple reasons for weight loss include: poor diet, Increase in exercise or exertion, Dieting, Starvation, Neglect, Anxiety, Aging, Not eating enough, Meal preparation or shopping difficulty – such as in the elderly, Denture difficulties, Loss of appetite, Athletic training, Mental health disorders, Eating disorder, Anorexia nervosa, Clinical depression, Grief, Anxiety and certain psychiatric disorders.
Substance-related causes of weight loss include: Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Amphetamines (cause appetite suppression resulting in weight loss).
Possible digestive conditions causing weight loss include: Chronic digestive infection, (see Digestive symptoms), Inflammatory bowel disease, Stomach ulcer, etc.
Any unexplained weight loss needs prompt professional medical advice for diagnosis and treatment. Some of the causes listed above may potentially be dangerous or fatal if not diagnosed properly or not diagnosed at all.