When Should You Take Laxatives For Weight Loss?
Unintentional weight loss is a decrease in body weight that is not voluntary. In other words, you did not try to loss the weight by dieting or exercising.
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Alternative Names
Loss of weight; Losing weight without trying
Common Causes
There are many causes of unintentional weight loss. Some are listed below:
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Diarrhea that is chronic (lasts a long time) - Drugs, including amphetamines, chemotherapy drugs, laxatives (when abused), and thyroid...
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