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Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained weight loss is any significant amount of weight loss not due to intentional dieting or weight loss efforts.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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A 29-year old asked:
What could cause unexplained weight loss?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How much unexplained weight loss is concerning?
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A 32-year old asked:
Unexplained weight loss in one week. Delighted but is that ok?
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A member asked:
Large unexplained weight loss severe back and right side painm?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Unexplained weight loss?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is unexplained weight loss (about 5kg over a year plus) a cause for worry?
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A 24-year old asked:
My brother says I should get treated because once in a while I get unexplained weight loss? Is he right?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Please help. i am concern with my unexplained weight loss. last march 23 my weight is 56.5, april23 - 54, may23 - 55, june19 - 55kilos, i'm worried?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Unexplained weight loss over last 2 months. was 125lbs, now fluctuate between 118-120. Today Im 118 - no other symptoms. When should I be concerned?
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A 23-year old female asked about a 43-year old female:
Why does diabetes cause unexplained weight loss?
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A 37-year old asked:
How much weight do you have to lose to have what would be called "unexplained weight loss"?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Unexplained weight loss? Losing 30 pounds in a year span with no excerise or diet, is that normal? Could it be anxiety?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Could excess and anxiety cause unexplained weight loss? I don't now what else it can be because i'm eating normally but keep losing weight.
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A 20-year old female asked:
I have experienced unexplained weight loss for nearly a year now, I have not changed any eating habits or excercise but have gradually lost 10kg.
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A 39-year old asked:
Unexplained weight loss==is it always cancer or something bad?
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A 37-year old female asked:
37 year old female with unexplained weight loss and fatigue. What could it be?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Unexplained weight loss of 58 pounds in 3 years. Drs found giardia. Able to gain weight when treated. Then lost weight again. No more giardias.
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A 44-year old female asked:
Is losing 20 lbs in 2 years too much and too fast.is that considered unexplained weight loss? Cancer? Also is unexplained weight loss a consistent loss or can you go up and down a few pounds?
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A 42-year old asked:
What point should you go to the doctor for unexplained weight loss?
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A 18-year old male asked:
What kind of doctor should I go, if I'm having unexplained weight loss. Thank you :)?
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A 31-year old asked:
Bowel changes and unexplained weight loss. What should I do?
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A 41-year old asked:
Will unexplained weight loss kill me if I don't get treatment?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Why does unexplained weight loss occurs in people living with HIV?
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A 37-year old asked:
What can I do for my unexplained weight loss without going to a doctor?
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A 51-year old male asked:
I am 51 year old male and am suffering unexplained weight loss and sudden loss of appetite?
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A 43-year old asked:
Unexplained weight loss, swollen gland, and tiredness/ scared to be seen. What should I do?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I'm currently experiencing unexplained weight loss. But I am HIV Negative. What kind of blood tests should I do or what could this be? Thanks.
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A 73-year old male asked:
Unexplained weight loss over the last 3 years, 96kg to 65 kg and still falling.had. had lots of full blood tests and xrays. no cause found. need advice on what sort of specialist to see in durban area?
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A 38-year old asked:
Unexplained weight loss, and tiredness. Should I be afraid of what doctor might find?
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A 33-year old asked:
Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite for 2 months. What blood tests are usually done?
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