Other names: weight loss
Greater weight loss without intentional weight loss diet is a warning sign of a nonspecific nature – the cause may be a large variety of diseases.
There may be a failure of nutrient absorption due to some diseases of the digestive tract, for example, or diseases of the endocrine glands, such as increased thyroid function, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency and others.
Another cause may be chronic infections such as tuberculosis, HIV infection, endocarditis, or cancer.
For diseases of the endocrine glands is an appetite usually maintained, whereas for infectious diseases or cancer is supported by slimming loss of appetite.
Possible causes of sudden weight loss are many, the cause determined by the physician in particular, careful analysis of other symptoms and laboratory and imaging examinations.
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