CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT
Jewel Endoscopy Center Mumbai
Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
Lilavati Hospital And Research Center Mumbai
Persistent unintentional loss of weight of more than 5% over six months is
a cause of concern. It can be due to major causes like diabetes mellitus,
thyroid, infections like TB, psychological factors etc. In cancers of GI tract,
cancer of foodpipe, stomach, colon, liver, gallbladder, pancreas can cause
loss of weight without any warning, hence weight loss should never be neglected.
1.Poor Food IntakeHepatitis or other liver diseases, various cancers of digestive system, infections like TB, psychological factors can be responsible for poor food intake. This symptom should not be neglected at it may be an early sign of various cancers of GI tract. |
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2. PsychologicalStress factor is known to present as acidity, loose motions, bloating, burning, vomiting etc resulting in weight loss. The problems are classified as functional GI disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Very careful history, eliminating serious physical causes by Endoscopy, scan and proper bonding with the patient offer satisfactory relief from the debilitating symptoms. |
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3. Metabolic DiseasesMetabolic disorders can cause vomiting. Few important ones are kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, systemic infection, electrolyte imbalance, uncommon diseases like Addison’s disease. |
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4. Infection of Intestine like TuberculosisTB of the intestine can remain undiagnosed for a long time. Mild recurrent pain in abdomen, loose motions, mild fever, poor appetite, loss of weight are common symptoms. Commonest area to get involved is junction of the small and large intestine leading to multiple ulcers and areas of narrowing in small intestine or accumulation of water in abdomen (ascites). TB of intestine can be confused with Crohn’s disease, even with best of the investigations. |
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5. INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
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6. Liver ProblemsAcute problems like viral hepatitis or any chronic liver disease including cirrhosis of liver, cancer can cause weight loss. |
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