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What Causes Unintentional Weight Loss?

hello. i was wondering what could be the cause of rapid weight loss. beginning of the year i starting deiting and working out i lost 20 pounds i haven t kept up with it the past two months and im still losing weight pretty fast the last two months ive lost 20 pounds not dieting
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic.

According to your complain you have problem of unintentional weight loss problem that may be because of change in diet.

Hyperthyroidism may cause weight loss. Over activity of thyroid gland cause this type of symptoms. Check your TSH level.

Depression or stressful condition also cause weight loss.

Celiac disease may cause unintentional weight loss problem. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. Proper physical examination and history give exact idea.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you..
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What Causes Unintentional Weight Loss?

Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. According to your complain you have problem of unintentional weight loss problem that may be because of change in diet. Hyperthyroidism may cause weight loss. Over activity of thyroid gland cause this type of symptoms. Check your TSH level. Depression or stressful condition also cause weight loss. Celiac disease may cause unintentional weight loss problem. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. Proper physical examination and history give exact idea. I hope my guidance is helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.