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What Causes Unexplained Weight Loss?

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Posted on Sat, 22 Apr 2017
Question: In the last week I have lost 5 pounds. I have not been dieting and my diet hasn't changed. Otherwise, I have been feeling fine. I do not have a lost of appetite or diarrhea . Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Weight changes because of fluid retention or loss of fluids.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read your question carefully and I can understand your concern.

That amount of weight can decrease from the change of fluids in our body. I am sure that if you measure yourself again tomorrow after having eaten a meal of drank some fluids, you will show maybe 5 pounds more, and that is more even possible if you are overweight.

I would not be concerned without any other symptoms that you mentioned above.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Klarida Papaqako

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What Causes Unexplained Weight Loss?

Brief Answer: Weight changes because of fluid retention or loss of fluids. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query. I read your question carefully and I can understand your concern. That amount of weight can decrease from the change of fluids in our body. I am sure that if you measure yourself again tomorrow after having eaten a meal of drank some fluids, you will show maybe 5 pounds more, and that is more even possible if you are overweight. I would not be concerned without any other symptoms that you mentioned above. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr. Papaqako