What Are The Reasons Of Unintentional Weight Loss?
Is there any reason people loss weight un intentionally, then what could be possible reasons?
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October 24th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
The leading causes of unintentional weight loss in elderly patients are: Depression, Cancer (lung and gastrointestinal malignancies), Heart disease and benign disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. One should exclude the possibility of drug(s) ingestion that may be causing nausea & vomiting, dysphagia, and anorexia. In about 25% cases no cause may be found. Investigations should include (after physical examination): – testing for occult blood in stool, urine examination, complete blood count, liver and renal function tests and an ultra-sensitive thyroid-stimulating hormone test. Upper gastrointestinal studies may be indicated. Therapy is based on treating underlying cause(s) and providing adequate nutritional support. One should pay attention to the patients environment and interest in and ability to eat food.
October 25th, 2009 at 1:18 am
cancer,drugs
October 25th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Lots of reasons. Like diabetes….many type 2 lose weight, it can be one of the signs of diabetes..It could also be other medical problems. Go to the doctor and get a check up.