Question 1

do herpes make you lose weight?

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No: Unless you have herpes in your mouth and you cannot eat or chew food because your mouth is all inflamed, herpes by itself will not make you lose weight.

Question 2

i'm losing weight. is this one of symptoms of herpes.

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No really: If you are losing weight, get a complete check up.  Unless you have a severe case of systemic herpes, this should not affect your weight, unless you simply are not eating.  If your diet and appetite are normal, and you are losing weight, you need evaluation.

Question 3

does weight loss cause the body to always feel cold? im currently on a weight loss journey, ive lost over 50lbs already n its getting unbearable.

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Lack of fuel: Yes, it can, you don't get enough calories to keep you warm, talk to your doctor/ dietician about it, you may need more carbohydrates/fats, good luck

Question 4

does topomax cause weight loss?

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Yes: Although it is an epileptic and a migraine preventive medication, weight loss is one of a common side effect.

Question 5

can weight loss can cause gout?

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Yes: Severe, rapid weight loss may precipitate a gouty attack.

Question 6

could adderal cause weight loss?

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Yes: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is in a class of medications that can cause weight loss.

Question 7

does gastritis cause weight loss?

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Gastritis,weight: Could be possible, but in my experience i would like recommend to see your primary doc and or a gastro specialist to be sure the presentation loosing weight is only related to the gastritis

Question 8

how do diuretics cause weight loss?

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Urinating more water: Diuretics cause temporary weight loss by making a person urinate (pee) out more urine. Urine is almost all water, and weighs 8 pounds a gallon. However, if after excess urination, a person doesn't drink water to replenish himself, his body will be dehydrated and weak. He will be thirsty and have to drink back the same amount of water he pee'd out, in order to return his body chemistry to balance.

Question 9

can pancreatitis cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if chronic, you can lose weight. This can occur even  in the face of maintaining your regular intake.

Question 10

how can  diabetes cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration &ketosis: Sugar is an osmotic diuretic.Diabetes causes increased sugar in your urine.This causes the patient to loose too much water causing significant weight loss. Due to abnormal metabolisum the patient becomes catabolic breaking down othersources of calories causing ketosis.Increased ketones reduce appetite.

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