Weight Loss

Unintentional weight loss generally indicates a medical problem.

While there are numerous causes for weight loss, here are some of the common ones:

Endocrine Causes:

•  Uncontrolled Diabetes especially Type 1 Diabetes. 

•  Overactive thyroid also known as hyperthyroidism. 

•  Adrenal insufficiency. 

Non-Endocrine Causes:

•  Cancer

•  Chronic infections such as Tuberculosis, Chronic fungal infections, HIV infection.

•  Mal-absorption due to gastrointestinal causes.

•  Eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa.

Endocrine causes are often overlooked while a patient undergoes an extensive work-up for cancer.

Please review endocrine disorders mentioned above in other sections of this website.