Weight loss: Reasons to lose weight

The term weight loss first describes a wanted or unwanted reduction in body weight. During a diet, slimming is a desirable effect. Unintentional strong and sudden weight loss is a warning signal and may indicate illnesses or parasites.

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Accidental weight loss can be the result of an illness or a parasitic attack.
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Most people in Western countries have their own body weight, especially when overweight is present and excess pounds are to be reduced on the abdomen and thighs. Numerous diets, movement and lifestyle recommendations deal with the question of how excess body fat can be successfully and permanently reduced.

Accidental weight loss, on the other hand, may also be the result of an underlying disease. This is especially true if the reduction of body weight takes place quickly and without any discernible cause, such as a dietary change or increased physical activity. In the event of an unexplained weight loss, a doctor should always be consulted to clarify the causes. However, it may also be helpful to question your diet in everyday life.

Note: This article refers to the accidental loss of weight. You will receive all information about the desired weight loss due to diets or a change of dietary habits here.
Causes of unwanted weight loss

In most cases, weight loss is a desired effect based on changing diet and lifestyle habits, such as a diet or increased physical activity. Accidental reductions in body weight are, however, a possible sign of physical or mental illness and should be investigated by a doctor.

The weight loss can go back to:

Poor nutrition

Starving
One-sided or inappropriate diet that leads to deficiency conditions (e.g. for inappropriate diets)
Gastrointestinal disorders and Digestive disorders

Infectious diseases caused by bacteria or viruses, especially if they are chronic
Parasitic infestation of the intestine (for example by a tapeworm)
Food allergy (such as chicken protein or nuts) or food intolerance (such as lactose or gluten)
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
Liver or pancreatic diseases
Problems in the oral/dental area

Toothache, periodontitis (disease) or poorly seated teeth
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Chronic inflammation in the mouth or throat
Cancer diseases

Cancer in the gastrointestinal tract (oral cavity, larynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine) affecting food intake, food transport or food recovery
Liver, bile gait or pancreatic cancer
Advanced stages also any other cancer
Hormonal disorders

Diabetes mellitus
hyperthyroidism
Pancreatic inflammation
Mental and psychosomatic diseases, nerve diseases

Depression
Eating disorders such as anorexia, eating crush addiction
Dementia
Alcoholism, drug addiction
Strong weight loss: When to go to the doctor

A significant weight loss for no apparent reason should always be examined by a doctor. The possible physical causes of weight loss must be recorded as well as mental illness or inappropriate eating habits.

To diagnose a weight loss, the doctor first conducts a patient interview, in which the medical history and specifically the exact change in body weight is recorded. Particularly important are preconditions or events that may be associated with the current weight loss. This can

Changed habits of life,
Previous surgeries in the abdominal cavity,
Liver or kidney disease,
Metabolic disorders,
Mental illness,
Taking medication or even
Travel to exotic countries (parasite infestation).
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In addition, a weight protocol is often created in which the development of the body weight is constantly recorded. The physical examination then captures the exact extent of weight loss, its possible physical causes as well as other existing diseases.!