Unexplained Weight Loss

Unexplained weight loss is a noticeable drop in body weight that occurs even when the person is not trying to lose weight. A loss of 10 pounds or more, or 5% of body weight, over 6 to 12 months may si

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Unexplained weight loss is a noticeable drop in body weight that occurs even when the person is not trying to lose weight. A loss of 10 pounds or more, or 5% of body weight, over 6 to 12 months may signal an underlying medical condition such as thyroid disease, diabetes, cancer, or depression.

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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