Rekha Devi Rekha Devi Asked 8 months ago

What causes weight loss without trying?

My neighbour told me her son has lost a lot of weight recently without even trying. She's quite worried. What are the potential causes for weight loss when someone isn't intentionally dieting or exercising?

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Shreya Das Shreya Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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It's always good to check with a doctor if you're losing weight without trying. Sometimes it can be stress, or diet changes you didn't notice, but it's best to be sure.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Same here, I lost some weight without changing anything much, got a bit worried. I tried to eat more nutrient-dense food and track my meals for a few days to see if my intake had reduced naturally. But if it keeps happening, please see a doctor, that's important.

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Ananya Rao Ananya Rao Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Is this a common thing? I mean, I would be happy to lose weight without trying, but it sounds a bit concerning. At what point should someone actually go to a doctor for this?

Saurabh Sharma Saurabh Sharma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Haan, I went through a phase where I was losing weight unexpectedly and totally panicked. Turned out I was just super stressed with work and not eating properly without even realizing it. Once I managed my stress, my weight stabilized. Still, good to get a checkup just in case.

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Kiran Joshi Kiran Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, yaar, agar bina try kiye weight loss ho raha hai, you should definitely talk to a doctor. It can be something simple like stress or just increased activity, but sometimes it's actually a sign of something that needs attention. Better safe than sorry, always.

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