Possible Causes for Weight Change Anorexia Nervosa Global volume alterations were associated with weight changes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Someone with anorexia nervosa may display a combination of the following symptoms: Rapid weight loss or frequent weight change; unable to maintain normal body weight Loss [nedc.com.au] KEYWORDS: anorexia nervosa; eating disorders; magnetic resonance imaging; neuroimaging; weight changes [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Depression Appetite or weight changes. Significant weight loss or weight gain—a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month. Sleep changes. [helpguide.org] changes Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide Physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, or back pain Experiencing some combination of these symptoms for a period [psycom.net] change If someone in your life has five of the above symptoms (with at least one of them being a mood symptom) present every day for most of the day during the same two week [teenmentalhealth.org] Physical Addiction Changes in Physical Appearance Are you suddenly showing major changes in your appearance? [denverrecoverycenter.com] Some of the signs of an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol are: Mood swings Rapid changes in weight Bloodshot eyes Enlarged/ reduced size of pupils Tremors Changes in sleeping [newperspectivesfl.com] Perhaps you have extreme weight loss, strange marks on the skin, or continual bloodshot eyes. [denverrecoverycenter.com] Substance Abuse […] accidental injuries Depression or anxiety Labile hypertension Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as epigastric distress, diarrhea, or weight changes Sexual dysfunction Sleep [aafp.org] Common signs and symptoms of depression Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness Loss of interest in daily activities Inability to experience pleasure Appetite or weight [helpguide.org] […] in appetite and weight loss Increased strain on the liver, which puts the person at risk of significant liver damage or liver failure Seizures, stroke, mental confusion and [gatewayfoundation.org] Malignant Neoplasm of the Ovary […] in bowel habits, extreme fatigue or unexplained weight loss. [ovariancanada.org] Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may include: Abdominal bloating or swelling Quickly feeling full when eating Weight loss Discomfort in the pelvis area Changes in bowel [mayoclinic.org] difficulty eating or feeling full quickly Pain - in pelvic or abdominal areas Urinary symptoms - urgency or frequency Occasionally there can be other symptoms such as changes [ovariancanada.org] Drug Dependence Physical Loss or increase in appetite, change in eating habits, unexplained weight loss or gain Slowed or staggered walking, bumping into things Smell of alcohol on breath [sfad.org.uk] Page 24 - 1975): Changes in the overall consumption of alcoholic beverages have a bearing on the health of the people in any society. [books.google.com] Losing weight without trying to, or not feeling like eating. Changes in how well you sleep. Seeing things that don't exist (hallucinations). [northshore.org] Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma These are commonly homogenous lesions with occasional cystic changes that appear isohypointese on T1-weighted (T1W) and hyperintense on T2W images with marked contrast enhancement [neurologyindia.com] Weakness or change in feeling on one side of the body. Unusual sleepiness. More or less energy than usual. Change in personality or behavior. Seizures. [northshore.org] Name Hormone Symptoms Prolactinoma Prolactin Women: breast milk production, change in menstrual period. Men: breast enlargement, impotence. [aans.org] Obesity […] an explanation for weight-change data. [dx.doi.org] All results were also similar when we evaluated relative (percent) weight changes rather than absolute weight changes (not shown). [doi.org] The effect of dietary counseling on long-term weight change is unclear. [annals.org] Streptococcus Pneumoniae BACKGROUND: Pneumonia is a preventable cause of mortality in children. Streptococcus pneumoniae colonising the nasopharynx of healthy children can cause invasive diseases and the serotype distribution of colonisation isolates should be an indicator of invasive disease, antibiotic resistance profiles, and potential[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Severe Depressive Episode changes Trouble sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping Decreased energy, fatigue Low self-esteem Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions Feelings of [ifred.org] Weight changes. Significant loss of weight or weight gain that is not intentional but is triggered by overeating or loss of appetite. Sleep changes. [bridgestorecovery.com] Loss of interest or anhedonia Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Fatigue or loss of energy Diminished concentration, ability to think, or make decisions (→ Pseudodementia ) Weight [amboss.com] Bulimia Nervosa Purging Type Someone with anorexia nervosa may display a combination of the following symptoms: Rapid weight loss or frequent weight change; unable to maintain normal body weight Loss [nedc.com.au] changes. [thefeedblog.com] secretive, or antisocial behaviors related to food Being intensely concerned with body weight Using dietary supplements incorrectly How Is Bulimia Diagnosed? [everydayhealth.com] Striae Distensae Abstract Striae distensae (SD) are common dermatologic lesions that often arise as a result of rapid weight change, certain endocrine conditions, or prolonged exposure to [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract Striae distensae are a frequent skin condition associated with pregnancy, weight change or lack of skin elasticity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Such changes commonly occur in pregnancy as well as in puberty when they is are rapid growth and weight changes. [genevadermatology.ch] Secondary Malnutrition They obtained data on weight change from the paper by Arnold by reading mean changes off the graph, calculating the per cent weight change in pounds (baseline data is given [cochranelibrary.com] […] well alongside weight and WHZ changes. [academic.oup.com] The condition's onset is so sudden that body fat and muscle mass of normal-weight people may not change. Some patients even gain weight because of fluid retention. [healthofchildren.com] Haemonchiasis Parasitological (faecal egg counts, parasitaemia), haematological (packed cell volume, white blood cell counts, albumin) and clinical parameters (body weight change, mortality [cabi.org] Brief Psychotic Disorder The symptoms of brief psychotic disorder resemble the delusions, hallucinations, or other psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia, but they last for a much shorter time (from 1 day to 1 month). People with brief psychotic disorder have at least one of the following symptoms: Delusions (false beliefs that people maintain[…] [merckmanuals.com] Psychological Dependence Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Type 16 […] gain Mood changes Infertility Exams and Tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask about your symptoms. [pennmedicine.org] […] cases) Adults: Loss of interest in sex (libido) in men Loss of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women Decreased energy and interest in activities Loss of muscle mass in men Weight [pennmedicine.org] Bouillaud's Syndrome A prevalent polymorphism in the promoter of the UCP3 gene and its relationship to body mass index and long term body weight change in the Danish population. j Clin Endoctinol [paediatricaindonesiana.org] Gastroparesis Other symptoms of gastroparesis include gastroesophageal reflux, palpitations, bloating, heartburn, weight loss, reduced appetite, malnutrition and changes in blood glucose [symptoma.com] Chronic Venous Insufficiency Lifestyle changes (eg, weight loss, regular exercise, reduction of dietary sodium) can decrease risk by decreasing lower extremity venous pressure. [merckmanuals.com] Making changes in your life can help, such as: Losing weight Being active each day Eating less salt (sodium) If you've had deep vein thrombosis, your doctor may prescribe [merckmanuals.com] Skin changes range on a continuum from normal skin or mildly ectatic veins to severe stasis dermatitis and ulceration. [merckmanuals.com] Gallbladder Volvulus In this condition both gangrenous change and perforation may occur. [radiopaedia.org] It has been observed on patients with significant weight loss, in which there is loss of pericholecystic fat. [radiopaedia.org] Depressive Episode Weight changes. Significant loss of weight or weight gain that is not intentional but is triggered by overeating or loss of appetite. Sleep changes. [bridgestorecovery.com] […] in appetitite or weight, sleep, and psychomotor activity; decreased energy; feelings of worthlessness or guilt; difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions; or [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] They may eat very little or eat to excess so as to comfort themselves, possibly leading to rapid changes in weight. [mentalhelp.net] Morbid Obesity Detailed recording of side effects, weight changes, food intake patterns, metabolic changes, and behavioral evaluations will be obtained throughout the study. [clinicaltrials.gov] Objective: To determine whether there are differences between sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in terms of weight loss, changes in comorbidities, increase in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Weight, weight change and coronary heart disease in women. Risk within the ‘normal’ weight range. JAMA. 1995;273:461–465. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 21. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Medroxyprogesterone MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Absolute and percent change in BMD from 0-48 weeks at the L1-L4 lumbar spine, total hip, and femoral neck; absolute and percent change in weight at [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Limited evidence reported no consistent differences in weight change or bleeding patterns according to age; however, adolescents ( adverse effects among obese and nonobese [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate for 12 months the changes of body weight using Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) and if these changes are related to [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Depressive Disorder Anhedonia Feelings of worthlessness or disproportionate guilt Fatigue or loss of energy Diminished concentration, cognition, and ability to make decisions (pseudodementia) Weight [amboss.com] Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by a number of key features: Depressed mood Lack of interest in activities normally enjoyed Changes in weight Changes [verywellmind.com] […] loss or gain Significant weight loss (without dieting) or gain (change of >5% body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day; in children, [mdcalc.com] Metabolic Syndrome Weight change was calculated as the percent change between each visit relative to the initial visit [(weight in kg in current visit – weight in kg at visit 1)/weight in kg [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] change. 22 This indicates that there are ongoing metabolic changes induced by weight reduction that continue to improve even when the weight loss has plateaued. [doi.org] change) What Are the Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome? [emedicinehealth.com] Fatty Liver There is likely some association between traditional risk factors for hepatic steatosis (e.g. alcohol, rapid weight change, metabolic syndrome, medications, TPN) and MNFL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] JUICING – (how did you know I was going to say that J) reversing a fatty liver can be achieved with healthy dietary changes and weight loss but juicing together with these [rebootwithjoe.com] Dietary Changes In conjunction with weight loss, dietary changes are essential if you have NAFLD. [juicing-for-health.com] HIV Wasting Syndrome The mean weight change +/- SE over 12 weeks was as follows: D, -2.0 +/- 1.3 kg; M750, +6.5 +/- 1.1 kg; M750+D, +6.0 +/- 1.0 kg; and M250+D, -0.3 +/- 1.0 kg (difference among [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] loss, total energy expenditure was reduced during weight-losing episodes; there was a significant correlation between TEE and weight change ( Fig. 3 ) ( Macallan et al. 1995 [academic.oup.com] Loss Body Weight Changes Body Weight Signs and Symptoms Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Disorders Hormones Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists Physiological [clinicaltrials.gov] Anovulation Making changes to your weight (gaining or losing weight as directed by your doctor) may also be enough to restart stalled ovulation. [healthline.com] Sometimes chronic anovulation can be resolved with lifestyle changes, like weight loss or gain, or by reducing intense exercise. 8. Can I get pregnant with anovulation? [clearblue.com] Management of anovulation Treating specific causes Change of weight Women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are overweight (body mass index > 30) should be advised to lose [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Autoimmune Disease of the Gastrointestinal Tract […] loss A family history of bowel cancer Aged >60 years change in bowel habit lasting >6 weeks9 Following clinical history, in the case of recurrent lower-GI symptoms when you [thermofisher.com] […] patients that present the following red flag symptoms: Abdominal masses A family history of ovarian cancer Rectal masses Anemia Rectal bleeding Unintentional and unexplained weight [thermofisher.com]