Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Asked 5 months ago

What is rapid weight loss?

My sister has lost a lot of weight in a short period, and it's concerning me. She says she hasn't been trying to. What could be the reasons behind 'rapid weight loss'?

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Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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My father experienced rapid weight loss of around 8 kgs in a month without trying. We immediately took him to our family doctor who ordered standard blood tests to find the cause. It is best to let medical professionals investigate this directly.

Neha Bhatia Neha Bhatia Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If I lost weight suddenly, I would honestly panic and think the worst. Rapid weight loss is losing a lot of weight very quickly without changing your diet. Please get it checked by a doctor soon so you can have peace of mind.

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Sudden weight loss means the body is losing weight very fast without fasting or extra work. Please don't neglect this, beta. Go to a good doctor and let them check your health properly.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Losing weight fast sounds like a dream to me, but medically, sudden drop without dieting is a red flag. It is called rapid weight loss and usually needs a doctor's checkup. Go get some tests done to make sure everything is fine inside.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Rapid weight loss is defined as losing more than 1-2 kgs per week continuously without lifestyle changes. Don't waste time trying to figure it out online. Book an appointment with an internist today to run standard diagnostic panels.

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