There are many people across the world who would do anything to achieve their weight loss goals. But there are many who do that unintentionally. Even though it may seem counterintuitive, according to experts, losing weight without even trying may not be a good thing.
Doctors say a noticeable drop in weight without changing how much you eat, exercise, or try other ways, is a matter of grave concern. What is an unexplained weight loss? According to experts, unexplained weight loss is a noticeable drop in your body weight without trying – which comes to around 4.5 kg or 5 per cent of your body weight in six-12 months.
While even your day-to-day, weight varies because of hormones, water retention, and other factors, anything abnormal signals an underlying health issue - from cancer and gastric troubles or diabetes to even mental health problems. Possible causes of unexplained weight loss There are several health factors that can lead to weight loss when you do not want to. Some conditions drastically reduce your appetite, while others prevent your body from absorbing calories, or increase the rate at which you burn calories.
A few of these include: Cancer Doctors say more than one-third of people who get tested to find out the reason for their unintentional weight loss is cancer. According to UCLA, the number one cause of weight loss, and about four in 10 cancer diagnoses begin this way. Dropping weight is not just a sign of stage 3-4 cancer; it is also reported in even those w.