{"id":8491,"date":"2018-12-12T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T08:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=8491"},"modified":"2018-12-11T18:27:07","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T12:57:07","slug":"unwanted-weight-loss-symptoms-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/unwanted-weight-loss-symptoms-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Unwanted Weight Loss: Overview, Symptoms & Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes, weight loss<\/a> can be deliberated, such as through dieting<\/a> and exercise, or unwanted and be a reaction of some illness.<\/p>\n

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It’s normal to fluctuate the weight<\/a> with the time. A usual up or down of few pounds is natural and nothing to worry about. But if you lose 5% of your body weight in the duration of six months then it became a cause to worry.<\/p>\n

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Unwanted Weight loss can consequence from a decrease in the muscle mass, body fluid, or fat. After pregnancy weight loss<\/a> is completely normal. Other sources of weight loss include cancer, viral infection (such as CMV or HIV), parasite infection, bowel diseases, gastroenteritis<\/a>, depression<\/a>, and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and many more.<\/p>\n

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How Much Unwanted Weight Loss is a Concern?<\/h2>\n

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Losing more than 5% of your body weight can be a sign of malnutrition, where one’s diet doesn’t carry the correct amount of nutrients.<\/p>\n

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The one should pay special attention if you feel any other symptoms, like:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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