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Intentional weight loss


Intentional weight loss is the process of consciously making and executing a plan to decrease total body weight. This usually entails the reduction of total body fat.
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Unintentional weight loss is a decrease in body weight that is not voluntary.
Weight loss will occur with decreased food intake, increased metabolism, or both. See also intentional weight loss.
Alternative Names:
Loss of weight
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Signs may include unintentional weight loss.
Hyperthyroidism. The thyroid hormones regulate every aspect of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.
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Unintentional weight loss
Nausea, vomiting
General ill feeling
Fatigue
Headache
Frequent hiccups
Generalized itching
Easy bruising or bleeding (such as vomiting blood or blood in the stool) ...
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change in weight (unintentional weight loss or unintentional weight gain)
persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia)
excessive daytime sleepiness
fatigue
difficulty concentrating
difficulty making decisions ...
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Magnitude of Effects on Health Outcomes: Intentional weight loss of 20 pounds or more was not associated with a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of endometrial cancer.
External Validity: Fair.
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It's important to note if night sweats are associated with other symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, chest pain, daytime sweating or unintentional weight loss.
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Call your doctor if you have symptoms of IBD (including chronic diarrhea, crampy abdominal pain, unintentional weight loss or recurring fever) or of arthritis (including joint pain, swelling, or limited motion).
Prognosis ...
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