Unexplained weight loss Causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年8月17日 · Unexplained weight loss has many causes, medical and nonmedical. Often, a combination of things results in a general decline in your health and a related weight loss. Most often, medical disorders that cause weight loss include other symptoms. Sometimes a specific cause isn't found.
Unexplained Weight Loss: Causes & Testing - Cleveland Clinic
网页2024年8月5日 · Unexplained weight loss is a noticeable drop in your body weight without trying. And it’s not just a little weight — it’s a loss of 10 pounds or 5% of your body weight in six to 12 months. It can be a symptom of a serious illness, like cancer or diabetes.
Losing Weight As You Age: What’s Normal and What’s Not
网页2023年5月1日 · Unintentional weight loss is a big risk factor in older adults for multiple reasons. Unintentionally losing too much weight as you get older can cause: Decreased quality of life. Increased...
Causes of Unexplained Weight Loss - Verywell Health
网页2024年3月5日 · Unexplained weight loss is defined as the unintentional loss of at least 5% of body weight over a period of six to 12 months. This would mean a 10-pound loss in a 200-pound man, or losing between 6 and 7 pounds for a 130-pound woman.
Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Adults - AAFP
网页Unintentional weight loss in adults older than 65 years is generally defined as a 5% or greater loss of body weight in a six- to 12-month period and is associated with increased morbidity and...
Unexplained weight loss: Causes and when to see a doctor
网页2023年3月30日 · Unexplained weight loss occurs when people lose weight without changing their diet or exercise routine. Possible causes include thyroid problems, depression, inflammatory bowel disease...
Weight Loss in Older Adults: Causes, Risks, and What to Do ...
网页2024年2月2日 · Losing weight without trying may be a sign of an illness. Or that an older person needs help with getting enough healthy foods. Nutrition, exercise, and social support are important for older adults to maintain a healthy weight and keep muscles strong.