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Q: What causes unexplained weight loss in an 18 year old girl?
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What causes ongoing weight loss?

There are many possible causes of unexplained weight loss, including undiagnosed celiac disease and thyroid disorders.Potential causes of unexplained weight loss include:Addison's diseaseCancerCeliac diseaseCOPDCrohn's diseaseDementiaDepression (major depression)DiabetesHeart failureHIV/AIDSHypercalcemiaHyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)Parkinson's diseasePeptic ulcerTuberculosisUlcerative colitis


Is unexplained weight loss a symptom of rectal cancer?

Yes


Do you lose weight if you have cirrhosis?

You can, but unexplained weight loss can also mean that your cirrhosis has progressed to liver cancer.


Unexplained weight loss in children?

sudden, unexplained weight loss in 5 year old girl - she went from a plump healthy 4 year old and in one years time looks anorexic. example: lost 11 lbs. since October, 2008 to March, 2009. What could be the causes? she has had numerous blood tests and all come back fine. There must be something wrong.


What type of Dr should i see for unexplained rapid weight loss?

Internist or General Practitioner


What are the main causes of diabetes What are the symptoms to look for?

Some causes of diabetes is genetics (it runs in the family) and environmental factors (like viral infections). The symptoms are nausea and vomiting, fatigue, unexplained weight loss and excessive thirst, urination & eating.


What hormone causes weight loss?

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What causes an unintended weight loss?

eating less...


Is it a bad thing if you lose 1 kilo in a week and then 1.5 pounds in a day without trying and if you are thirsty all the time so you drink lots of water?

Unexplained weight loss coupled with constant thirst are both symptoms of diabetes (please see the related link). You should go and speak to a doctor urgently as diabetes is potentially life threatening.However, sudden unexplained weight loss can also be a symptom of a number of other underlying conditions, some of them potentially very serious / life threatening.Other conditions which can cause unexplained weight loss:DepressionGastric obstructionEndocarditisVarious forms of cancerHIV / AIDSCrohn's diseaseN.B. This is by no means an exhaustive list.If you have experienced unexplained weight loss then you should go and speak to a doctor.


What are the causes of significant weight loss?

the first and well known cause is diabetes. and a common fever can also reduces the weight of the body. many diseases like Typhoid, cholera causes weight loss.


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