Can pain cause weight loss?
My uncle has been experiencing severe stomach pain for some time, and we've also noticed he's lost a lot of weight unintentionally. We're quite worried. Is it possible that chronic pain can cause someone to lose weight?
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4 months ago
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Severe or chronic pain can definitely affect appetite, leading to weight loss. However, unintended weight loss can sometimes indicate other underlying medical issues, so it is best to consult a general physician for a comprehensive evaluation.
4 months ago
Yes, chronic pain kills the appetite completely. Make sure to have small, frequent meals even if you do not feel like eating.
4 months ago
In our family, elders say that severe stress and body pain reduces digestion power. However, my doctor explained that ongoing inflammation can also drop weight. It is wise to run basic blood tests and consult your regular doctor.
4 months ago
Between work stress and severe lower back pain, my eating habits went to toss last quarter. I lost nearly 5 kgs before realizing I needed medical help. Get a standard body checkup scheduled this weekend instead of guessing online.
4 months ago
Yes, constant pain completely ruins your appetite and sleep, which easily causes weight loss.
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4 months ago
Don't stress, severe pain bodies ko bohot deplete karti hai jiski wajah se weight drop hota hai. Apni diet me thoda dahi, nuts aur khichdi add kijiye, jaldi hi sharir me taqat aa jayegi.
4 months ago
Oh god, same thing happened with me last year during my back injury issue. Dard ki wajah se khane ka mann hi nahi karta tha aur weight girne laga. Please khud ko force karke thoda healthy soup ya khichdi khate raho, energy bohot zaroori hai.
4 months ago
Mera weight achanak 3 kg kam ho gaya hai jab se shoulder pain shuru hua hai. Kya yeh sach me pain ki wajah se hai ya mujhe darna chahiye? Kisi aur ko bhi severe pain me weight loss hua hai kya please batayein!
4 months ago
Aise unexplained weight loss ko simple 'pain' bol ke ignore mat kijiye. Internet remedies pe mat jao aur seedha kisi reputed clinic me proper checkup karwao. Weight loss ke piche thyroid ya auto-immune issues bhi ho sakte hain.
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Mujhe abhi pichle mahine abdominal nerve pain tha jisse mera 4 kg weight loss ho gaya. Stress aur poor absorption se aisa hota hai. Main abhi just recovery phase me hoon, doctor ne protein intake badhane ko bola hai aur ab main better feel kar raha hoon.
4 months ago
Actually yaar, severe pain me sleep cycle kharab hoti hai aur stomach upset rehta hai toh weight toh drop hoga hi. Par agar drastic loss hai bina kisi extreme dieting ke, toh better hai ek physician ko dikha lo.
4 months ago
Haan bhai, jab dard se halat kharab ho toh khana hazam nahi hota aur weight gir jata hai. Ek basic task karo: coconut water piyo, ghar ka bana soft food khao aur pain relief ke liye physio ko dikhao. Kam kharche me solution mil jayega.