what does it mean if ur losing weight rapidly without trying?
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at
11:28 pm
A family member he is a man in his 40′s is losing weight rapidly he said his elderly mom could pick him up. He’s not even trying to lose weight. He hasn’t gone to the doctor yet, he’s scared.
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Weight loss – unintentional GuideDoctor-reviewed article from RightHealth and A.D.A.M.
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Definition
Unintentional weight loss is a decrease in body weight that is not voluntary. In other words, you did not try to loss the weight by dieting or exercising.
See: Intentional weight loss
Alternative Names
Loss of weight
Common Causes
There are many causes of unintentional weight loss. Some are listed below:
AIDS
Cancer
Depression
Diarrhea that is chronic (lasts a long time)
Drugs, including amphetamines, chemotherapy drugs, laxatives (when abused), and thyroid medications
Drug abuse
Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia
Hyperthyroidism
Infection
Loss of appetite
Malnutrition
Manipulative behavior (in children)
Painful mouth sores, mouth braces, or a loss of teeth that prevent you from eating normally
Smoking
Note: This list may not be all inclusive
I pray that this situation improves a lot. Please tell your family member to be encouraged and stay strong.