What Does Unexplained Weight Loss In A Person Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016

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Question : i went on a diet to lose 10 pounds, I lost ten pounds and went off diet...i then lost 12 more pounds..i have lost four more pounds. I can not control my weight loss. What is wrong?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible effects of the weight loss program you've followed till today

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

When entering a weight loss program, its effects become notable depending on the restrictions included and might last longer after achieving your goal.

So, to my opinion, if you followed a very restricted diet, it might have caused to lose weight very quickly and still keeping lose weight.

However, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run further investigations in order to exclude other serious causes.

Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (3 hours later)

When younger I ran a lot 5 Ks now winter and summer I walk 32/2 to 4 miles every day should i keep this up ??

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, keep it up

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

You should continue with walking routine, that won't affect your weight negatively. On contrary, that will help keep fit.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

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