Unexplained Weight Loss Can Be Due To These Reasons

Read this article to know about the reasons behind unexplained and sudden weight loss.

By Lekhaka

Monday, January 23, 2017, 16:15

If you have not been following a diet to lose weight, but suddenly you see that you are losing weight in spite of having the same quantity and quality of food, you should be careful. This can signal the onset of certain diseases that you might not be aware of.

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Today in this article we shall talk about certain diseases that can cause a drastic reduction in your weight in a very short time. Read on to know about these.

1. Diabetes:

If you notice a sudden weight loss with frequent urination, fatigue, thirst, wounds not healing on time and swelling in the legs and feet, you might be suffering from diabetes. Get yourself checked for this. Your physician will ask you to go for a blood test to find out the blood sugar level.

2. Hyperthyroidism:

If you see that along with weight loss, you have a dry skin, brittle nails, tiredness, irritation and anxiety, irregular heart beat, hot flushes, palpitation, panic attacks, bulging eyes, etc. it is certain that you are suffering from hyperthyroidism. Your doctor will advise you to go for a blood test to check your thyroid level.

3. Tuberculosis:

If you notice a sudden reduction in weight along with blood in your spit, fatigue, fever and chest pain, it could be because of tuberculosis. This is caused by bacteria and is infectious. However, there is nothing to worry as this disease is curable with the help of antibiotics. Make sure to consult your doctor at the earliest.

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4. Depression:

A sudden weight loss can also be caused by depression. If you have been feeling hopeless and suicidal, finding it difficult to concentrate and having negative feelings along with sudden weight loss, it could be due to depression. Get yourself checked by a psychiatrist at the earliest.

5. Cancer:

Cancer can also cause sudden unexplained weight loss. Signs and symptoms of cancer vary along with unexplained weight loss depending on the type of cancer.