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Results 1 - 10 of 29 for Causes of extreme weight loss
  1. Hypothalamic dysfunction 
    ... Brain tumors Radiation treatment to the brain Other causes include: Nutrition problems, such as eating disorders ( anorexia ), extreme weight loss Blood vessel problems in the brain, such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001202.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Skin turgor 
    Common causes of poor skin turgor are: Decreased fluid intake Dehydration Diarrhea Diabetes Extreme weight loss Heat exhaustion (excessive sweating without enough fluid intake) Vomiting Connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma and Ehlers- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003281.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hyperemesis gravidarum 
    ... and more severe. Women with hyperemesis gravidarum have extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It can cause a weight loss of more than 5% of body weight. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001499.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Secondary amenorrhea (image) 
    ... in the absence of pregnancy, breastfeeding or menopause. Extreme weight gain or loss, certain medications, as well as anxiety can be the root cause of amenorrhea. Treatment can range from behavior modification ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17131.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cryptosporidium enteritis 
    ... weakened immune system , long-term diarrhea may cause weight loss and malnutrition.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000617.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Anorexia 
    ... with poor memory or judgment Depression Dry mouth Extreme sensitivity to cold (wearing several layers of clothing to stay warm) Thinning of the bones ( osteoporosis ) Wasting away of muscle and loss of body fat
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000362.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Absent menstrual periods - secondary 
    ... respond to a change in exercise routine or weight control (gain or loss, as needed).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001219.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Methamphetamine overdose 
    ... to significant psychological problems, including: Delusions ... Severe weight loss Skin sores (abscesses or boils) The length of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007480.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Child neglect and emotional abuse 
    ... Problems in school Eating disorders, leading to weight loss or poor weight gain Emotional issues such as low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety Extreme behavior such as acting out, trying hard to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007225.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Addison disease 
    ... pressure, especially with a change in body position Extreme weakness , ... Weight loss with reduced appetite Symptoms may not be present ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000378.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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