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Weight loss, what is this ??
Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue
and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and
other connective tissue. It can occur unintentionally due to an
underlying disease or can arise from a conscious effort to improve an actual or perceived overweight or obese state.
underlying disease or can arise from a conscious effort to improve an actual or perceived overweight or obese state.
It is of two types
1. Unintentional weight loss
Unintentional weight loss occurs in many diseases and conditions. 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.There are many causes of unintentional weight loss. Some are listed below:
- AIDS
- Cancer
- Depression
- Diarrhea that is chronic (lasts a long time)
- Drugs, including amphetamines, chemotherapy drugs, laxatives (when abused), and thyroid medications
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Infection
- Loss of appetite
- Malnutrition
- Manipulative behavior (in children)
- Painful mouth sores, mouth braces, or a loss of teeth that prevent you from eating normally
- Smoking
When people experience unintentional weight loss, it is usually a
sign that something is wrong, and it is a good idea to see a doctor to
discuss the weight loss and the possible causes. This type of weight
loss can involve loss of fat, body fluids, and muscle, depending on the
underlying cause.
2. Intentional weight loss
Intentional weight loss refers to the loss of total body mass in an
effort to improve fitness and health, and to change appearance.
Therapeutic weight loss, in individuals who are overweight or obese,
can decrease the likelihood of developing diseases such as diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, osteoarthritis, and certain
types of cancer.
Homeopathic medicine provide a therapeutic weight loss. You can also ask your question to the doctor for knowing more about weigt loss using our safe homeopathic treatments
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