Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight.
What is Weight loss?
Weight loss is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Weight loss that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Weight loss
The following conditions have been associated with Weight loss. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
AL amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute adrenal insufficiency
Acute adrenal insufficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adrenal Insufficiency
A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, causing fatigue, low blood pressure, and weaknes...
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adult-onset Still disease
Adult-onset Still disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
Any Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IFIH1 gene.
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9
A type I interferonopathy characterized by severe developmental delay and progressive neurologic deterioration. Patients...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Weight loss is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.