Rohan Verma Rohan Verma Asked 9 months ago

Does chlamydia cause weight loss?

I've been diagnosed with chlamydia recently and have also lost a bit of weight without trying. Is it possible that the infection itself could be causing this weight loss, or are these two things unrelated?

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Kriti Sharma Kriti Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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I completely understand how terrifying it is when you notice unexplained weight loss and start connecting it to infections. Chlamydia itself doesn't directly cause weight loss, but the anxiety and stress of dealing with it can definitely ruin your appetite. Please see a doctor to get a proper diagnosis.

Meera Deshpande Meera Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

No, it doesn't cause weight loss directly. But when my younger sister had a severe pelvic infection, she lost her appetite completely due to pain. Just focus on eating small, nutritious meals and make sure to consult a gynecologist.

Anjali Sen Anjali Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

When I was diagnosed, I was so depressed and ashamed that I couldn't swallow a single bite of food for weeks. That's why I lost weight, not because of the bacteria itself. Please be kind to yourself; it is just a common infection and easily treatable.

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Jisha Mathew Jisha Mathew Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Clinically, chlamydia doesn't cause weight loss. However, if the infection spreads and causes pelvic pain or fever, you might feel too sick to eat properly. The most practical step is to get tested and take the antibiotic course prescribed by a doctor.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I wish my weight loss was that simple, but unfortunately, chlamydia won't do that. It is just an infection that needs antibiotics. If you are losing weight, maybe you are just missing your favorite meals due to stress. Go get treated first!

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Amit Shinde Amit Shinde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Look, simple answer is no. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and doesn't melt your body weight. If you are losing weight rapidly, go get a full health checkup because it could be due to something else. Don't sit and guess.

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