Weight loss is a reduction of the total body mass, due to loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue. It can occur unintentional due to diseases such as cancer, AIDS, and a variety of other diseases.
Causes of unintentional weight loss
- AIDS
- Cancer,
- Cardiac disease. Pulmonary disease.
- Renal disease..
- Neurologic disease,
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Connective tissue disease
- Certain medications may cause weight loss as a side effect.
- Some infectious diseases
- Starvation
- Stress