What Causes Unexplained Loss Of Weight?

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014

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Question : I had lost weight around 5 kg in one month . all hormonal tests came normal . sugar levels are fine . what could be the reason ?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need further evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for posting to HealthcareMagic.

There are many causes of weight loss. Chronic Infections, Chronic Inflammatory diseases, Autoimmune diseases , Hormonal imbalances and Psychiatric illness also.

You need to undergo evaluation for causes other than hormonal . I advise you to get Complete Hemogram , Monteaux test , ANA, CRP.

Revert back to me with reports.

Also tell the the amount of food you consume everyday.

Hope you find this information useful.
Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar