Sudden Weight Loss - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

An overactive thyroid is also called hyperthyroidism. The thyroid gland of a person suffering from this problem produces thyroid hormones in large quantities. This hormone helps control many functions of the body including metabolism. Due to the thyroid being very active, there is a decrease in appetite. Apart from this, this, many other symptoms are seen in the body, such as -

• Rapid heart rate
• Anxiety and fatigue
• Sleep disturbance
• Trembling of hands
• Periods irregularity etc.

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Type-1 diabetes can also be the reason for sudden weight loss. The immunity of a person suffering from type-1 diabetes attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. In such a situation, due to the lack of insulin in the body, the level of blood sugar becomes uncontrolled. Due to this, the weight of the body decreases very fast. Along with weight loss in diabetes, many other symptoms are seen, such as -

• Frequent urination
• Dehydration
• Tiredness
• Blurred vision
• Excessive thirst and loss of appetite etc. are included.

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Due to increasing depression, the weight of the body starts decreasing suddenly. A person suffering from depression feels less hungry. Due to this, the weight of the body starts decreasing very fast. Along with weight loss in depression, many other symptoms can also be seen, such as -

• Be sad for a long time
• Low body energy
• Lapse in concentration
• Sleeping more or sleeping less
• Recurring thoughts of suicide
• Irritability etc.

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Sudden weight loss can be a symptom of inflammatory bowel disease. In this, there is a problem of inflammation in the digestive system. IBD can interfere with the production of the hunger hormone and leptin hormone. The person suffering from this problem feels less hungry, in such a situation the weight of the person starts decreasing very fast. Some of its other symptoms are as follows -

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Swelling
• Blood in the stool
• Fatigue etc.

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The weight of a person suffering from TB also suddenly starts decreasing. It is an infectious condition, which usually affects the lungs. TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Because of this, symptoms like weight loss and loss of appetite are seen. The weight of a person suffering from TB decreases very fast. Apart from this, there are other symptoms as well, such as -

• Cough for more than 3 weeks
• Pain in chest
• Coughing up blood
• Tiredness
• Night sweats
• Chills
• Fever etc.

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Due to endocarditis, the body weight starts decreasing suddenly. It is a heart disease. Along with the loss of weight of the person suffering from this problem, many other symptoms can also be seen, such as -

• Stomach ache
• Pain around the breast
• Difficulty working etc.

Apart from this, there can be many other reasons for sudden weight loss. Depending on these reasons, its symptoms are different, such as -

• Cancer
• Addison's disease
• Parkinson's disease
• AIDS
• Gastrointestinal problems, such as peptic ulcers or ulcerative colitis
• Dental problems
• Side-effects of prescription drugs
• Celiac disease (allergy to gluten)
• Inflammation of the pancreas
• Excessive consumption of alcohol or drugs etc.

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