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Can anxiety really cause unexplained (and fairly rapid) weight loss? doc says so but i've been fairly anxious my whole life and never lost weight!
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Definitely,: Anxiety is state of tension, apprehension, worry, uneasiness or fear. It may be related to anticipated danger or arise for no apparent reason. While mild episodes of anxiety are common and do not usually require treatment, more severe forms can be chronic and debilitating. Symptoms of severe anxiety: insomnia, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, palpitations, tremors, weight loss, headache.
Answered 5/9/2016
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Maybe: Be sure that you've had basic labs checked including thyroid.
Answered 6/19/2014
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