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Can being worried/stressed cause you to lose 5-7 lbs in a week? eating the same amount and no loss in appetite.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That's a lot: That's a lot of weight loss in only 1 week, even if you're worried ; stressed. Do you have any other symptoms? If this continues, please see your physician. Sometimes thyroid problems can show up this way.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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