Weight Loss: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Weight Loss

We present a 73-year-old individual with weight loss and anemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report an adolescent girl who presented with jaundice and weight loss for 6 months secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to megaloblastic anaemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Surprisingly, two of them are practices often undertaken to improve health: a vegetarian diet and weight-loss surgery. Plants don’t make vitamin B12. [health.harvard.edu]

Depression

Physical health was determined based on information regarding falls and weight loss and an assessment of each patient's general medical condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Changes in Activity or Energy Level Physical Changes Caused by Depression Unexplained aches and pains Weight loss or gain Decreased or increased appetite Psychomotor agitation [verywell.com]

Diabetes Mellitus

In T2DM, greater degrees of weight loss lead to progressive improvements in glucose homeostasis. [doi.org]

Pedersen, E, Jesudason, DR & Clifton, PM ( 2014 ) High protein weight loss diets in obese subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. [doi.org]

Excess weight loss is defined as the actual weight loss ÷ excess weight. [clinical.diabetesjournals.org]

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

This review will examine topical issues in weight loss and weight maintenance in people with and without diabetes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

He found that low-fat diets cause weight loss proportional to pretreatment body weight and weight loss is correlated positively to the reduction in dietary fat content. [doi.org]

Noncarriers of A allele showed an improvement in cholesterol levels after weight loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

loss; psychomotor agitation or retardation; muscular weakness, respiratory depression, chest pain, or cardiac arrhythmias; and confusion, seizures, dyskinesias, dystonias [dsm.wikia.com]

Reseach has found that most use and abuse of amphetamines was started with the intent to aid them with weight loss. [courses.lumenlearning.com]

Weight loss. Repetitive motor activity. Formication (sensory hallucination of insects crawling on/under skin, leading to obsessive scratching) and ulceration. [patient.info]

Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

Treatment can also prevent and manage complications of CKD, such as: fluid overload congestive heart failure anemia brittle bones weight loss electrolyte imbalance Controlling [healthline.com]

Symptoms may include: Appetite loss General ill feeling and fatigue Headaches Itching ( pruritus) and dry skin Nausea Weight loss without trying to lose weight Symptoms that [ufhealth.org]

loss a loss of muscle mass muscle twitching and cramps easy bruising and bleeding blood in your stools hiccups excessive thirst decreased interest in sex impotence insomnia [healthline.com]

Gastric Ulcer

We present the case of a 30-year old female with a history of abdominal pain, fever, poor oral tolerance and weight loss for 6 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report a 77-year old woman who presented with diffuse abdominal pain, weight loss, malaise, nausea, and occasional dark stools. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If you have excess weight and are prone to gastric ulcers, this becomes an additional reason to seek professional help with weight-loss. [obesityaction.org]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Lung

loss Peritoneal mesothelioma causes signs and symptoms that may include: Abdominal pain Abdominal swelling Unexplained weight loss Doctors use a physical exam, imaging tests [iaslc.org]

[…] of appetite, and 30 937 with weight loss. [bjgp.org]

Lung cancer symptoms Symptoms of lung cancer can include a cough that won't go away, coughing up blood, breathlessness and weight loss. [cancerresearchuk.org]

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Weight loss Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose [en.wikipedia.org]

Symptoms may include: a cough, difficulty swallowing or breathlessness (if the lymphoma is in the chest area) indigestion, tummy pain or weight loss (if the lymphoma is in [christie.nhs.uk]

They are characterized especially by painless adenopathy, fever, night sweats, fatigue and weight loss. [symptoma.com]

Esophagitis

Can be associated with weight loss, heartburn, regurgitation (especially with lying flat), and aspiration pneumonias. [online.epocrates.com]

Symptoms can include difficult or painful swallowing, unintentional weight loss or food regurgitation. [ridgedalesurgerycenter.com]

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Severe Depressive Episode

loss or weight gain increased or decreased sleep decreased mental and physical activity, or increase in such activity as demonstrated by excessive worrying and agitated behavior [bpddemystified.com]

[…] of interest in normal activities like sex Sleep disturbances such as insomnia or excessive sleeping Tiredness and lack of energy Changes in appetite (usually weight loss [symptoma.com]

loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. [behavenet.com]

Gastrointestinal Neoplasm

Unexplained weight loss DNY59/Getty Images Many health conditions— including type 1 diabetes, Addison's disease, and Crohn's disease —can lead to unexplained weight loss. [prevention.com]

Unintentional weight loss: While many cancers can cause weight loss due to the increased demands of the growing tumor, weight loss is particularly common in stomach cancer [buoyhealth.com]

GISTs can be asymptomatic or present with various non-specific signs, depending on the location and size of tumor, such as loss of appetite, anemia, weight loss, fatigue, [orpha.net]

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Flu-like symptoms, including fever, weakness, and weight loss. What causes it? What causes polymyalgia rheumatica? [niams.nih.gov]

In addition to stiffness, you may have a fever, weakness, and weight loss. Polymyalgia rheumatica usually goes away within one year, but it could last several years. [niams.nih.gov]

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism may cause excessive weight loss, which will require you to increase your calorie and protein intake. [healthhub.sg]

Symptoms in older people may include: Weakness Confusion Weight loss Depression People with Graves disease can have problems with their eyes including: Eyes that bulge Red [merckmanuals.com]

If you have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, then you may have noticed some changes in your body, from unexplained weight loss to fatigue and tremors. [healthhub.sg]

Polyarthritis

loss eventually led to the diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For instance, older RA patients are more likely to present with systemic complaints such as generalized weakness, anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, or fever, and onset of joint [medscape.com]

[…] may cause weakness and weight loss due to intensive inflammation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Weight loss: Rapid weight loss over a short period. If these symptoms present themselves, immediate attention is needed. [diabetes.ie]

This causes weight loss. When large amounts of fat are broken down too quickly, acetones (ketones) are produced. [nationwidechildrens.org]

Early Signs of Type 1 DM Are (Picture 2): Weight loss or poor weight gain, even if eating large amounts of food More thirst than usual Enuresis (bed wetting) Frequent urination [nationwidechildrens.org]

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

A 71-year-old male presented with nausea, diarrhoea and weight loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The disease is characterized by diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis, dystrophic changes of the fingernails, alopecia, cutaneous hyperpigmentation, diarrhea, weight loss, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Two months later, he was admitted to our hospital for the second time with frequent diarrhea and weight loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Duodenal Ulcer with Obstruction

But the most common cause is significant weight loss leading to loss of mesenteric fat pad in patients with severe debilitating illnesses like malignancy, malabsorption syndromes [ispub.com]

Recurrent vomiting, bloating sensation after meal, early satiety, weight loss Gastric outlet obstruction following gastric ulcer( due to fibrosis during healing) may present [medicaljoyworks.com]

Prolonged vomiting may cause weight loss, dehydration, and alkalosis. [merckmanuals.com]

Graves Disease

It results in various complications including weight loss with catabolism of bone and muscle, cardiac complications and psycho-cognitive complications. [symptoma.com]

\ ˈgrāvz- \ Definition of Graves' disease : a common form of hyperthyroidism that is an autoimmune disease characterized by goiter, rapid and irregular heartbeat, weight loss [merriam-webster.com]

[…] breathing •Anxiety, irritability •Difficulty sleeping, fatigue •Rapid or irregular heartbeat, trembling fingers •Excess perspiration, heat sensitivity •Weight loss, despite [academic.oup.com]

Bronchial Adenocarcinoma

Snap Shot A 69-year-old male with a 50-pack-year smoking history presents with worsening cough, weight loss, and repeated episodes of hemoptysis. [medbullets.com]

loss Learn more about the symptoms of lung cancer Diagnosing adenocarcinoma of the lung Adenocarcinoma may be diagnosed in several ways, including: Imaging: An X-ray, MRI [cancercenter.com]

Nonspecific symptoms These include fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss. Nonspecific symptoms These include fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss. [medicaljoyworks.com]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Relationship between IBD and obesity remains unclear, but weight loss could be useful in the pharmacological control of IBD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The primary symptoms of Crohn’s disease are abdominal cramps, diarrhea, delayed growth (in children), weight loss, fever and anemia. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Other symptoms of IBD can include weight loss. [webmd.com]

Bronchogenic Carcinoma

On admission, the patient presented with weight loss, cough and hemoptysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Case 2 A 53-year-old female smoker presented with shortness of breath and weight loss. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

The cause of the marked weakness and weight loss which may accompany a small, localized malignancy is not clear. [jamanetwork.com]

Carcinoma of the Lung

Its typical characteristic in elderly patients is a short duration of symptoms with substantial weight loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CASE REPORT Here, we present a case of sarcomatoid carcinoma in a 63-year-old HIV-positive Hispanic male who presented with back pain, dry cough, and weight loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms can include cough, chest discomfort or pain, weight loss, and, less commonly, hemoptysis; however, many patients present with metastatic disease without any clinical [merckmanuals.com]

Pulmonary Emphysema

Nutritional Support: since emphysema may cause malnutrition and weight loss. Medications Antibiotics: For bacterial infections. Bronchodilators: Either oral or inhaled. [integrisok.com]

Weight management Being overweight can make it harder to breathe. A weight loss plan may be needed. Some find it hard to eat well with COPD. [wnyurology.com]

Weight loss, which is common in patients with advanced emphysema, can be caused by inadequate food intake in individuals too short of breath to eat. [columbiasurgery.org]

Portal Cirrhosis

Weight loss reverses, in part, the metabolic syndrome, restoring much of the insulin sensitivity and abrogating the dyslipidemia.[4-6] Moreover, the weight loss leads to improvement [bariatrictimes.com]

Weight loss or sudden weight gain. All these symptoms are accompanied with diabetes and ascites. [marylandhearingcenter.com]

Maintain a healthy weight. An excess amount of body fat can damage your liver. Talk to your doctor about a weight-loss plan if you are obese or overweight. [mayoclinic.org]

Colorectal Carcinoma

Clinical Features The common clinical features of bowel cancer include change in bowel habit, rectal bleeding, weight loss*, abdominal pain, and iron-deficiency anaemia. [teachmesurgery.com]

A 16-year-old girl presented to our unit with crampy abdominal pain, change in bowel habit, a subjective impression of weight loss and a single episode of haematochezia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

loss with no known reason Fatigue Nausea or vomiting Because you may not have symptoms at first, it's important to have screening tests. [medlineplus.gov]

Pediatric Crohn Disease

Weight Weight gain or voluntary weight stable/loss Involuntary weight stable, weight loss 1-9% Weight loss ≥ 10% Height: Score using (a) criteria when possible (a) Height [gastro.cchmc.org]

Based on previous measurement at least 4-6 months earlier Weight gain, weight voluntarily stable, or voluntary weight loss 0 Weight involuntarily stable or weight loss 1– [mdcalc.com]

When the small intestine is affected, children experience malabsorption, manifested as growth deceleration or failure, weight loss and diarrhea. [symptoma.com]

Pyloric Obstruction

Abstract A 16-month-old dog was presented with chronic vomiting, anorexia, progressive weight loss, and melena. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Besides these direct results of pyloric obstruction, prolonged GI disorder often results in reduced intake of food and rapid weight loss. [omicsonline.org]

She also reports several months of early satiety and decreased appetite and a 15-pound unintentional weight loss over the past 6 months. [accesssurgery.mhmedical.com]

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Commonly reported symptoms include: * Nausea and vomiting * Abdominal pain * Jaundice * Weight loss or weight gain * Bloody or dark bowel movements * Mood changes including [alcoholrehab.com]

When symptoms do appear, they can include unexplained weight loss, weakness or general fatigue. [addiction.com]

Nutritional therapy helps to reverse muscle wasting, weight loss, vitamin deficiencies, and trace element deficiencies associated with ALD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Toxic Nodular Goiter

They are irritable, nervous, unable to tolerate heat and suffer from tremor, arrhythmias, hypertension and weight loss. [symptoma.com]

In 1893 it was that Friedrich Müller 1 noted the paradox of weight loss in the face of increased food intake and concluded therefrom that there must be in this disease an [annals.org]

Clinical features of feline toxic nodular goiter include one or more palpable thyroid nodules, together with signs of hyperthyroidism (e.g. weight loss despite an increased [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]