Priya Reddy Priya Reddy Asked 7 months ago

What std causes weight loss?

A friend mentioned that certain infections can lead to weight loss, and I'm a bit worried as I've been losing weight unintentionally. Can an STD cause weight loss?

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Arjun Rao Arjun Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Listen, unexplained weight loss is a serious symptom, and it can be a sign of many health issues, including some STDs, especially advanced ones like HIV. Please do not delay seeing a doctor. Early diagnosis can prevent many complications. Don't wait.

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Unintended weight loss can be a red flag for several health conditions, including STDs. HIV is one STD that can cause significant weight loss, often in later stages if untreated. But it's also a symptom of many other illnesses. The best thing is to get a thorough check-up with your physician.

Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Unexplained weight loss is something serious. It can be a symptom of many health conditions, including thyroid problems (like hyperthyroidism, which I have to manage) or even advanced stages of some infections, like HIV. Please, please get a full panel of tests and consult a doctor to understand the cause. Don't ignore it.

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Kavita Sharma Kavita Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Hello there. While many STDs might cause general ill-health, significant unexplained weight loss is a concerning symptom. It's often associated with conditions that affect your body's ability to absorb nutrients or fight off infection, like advanced HIV. It's truly important to get a proper medical evaluation for any unexpected weight loss.

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Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Any unintentional weight loss should always be checked by a doctor. It's not something to self-diagnose from the internet. While some STDs, particularly HIV in its later stages, can cause it, there are many other serious causes too. Please get it looked at for your safety.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Agar aapka wazan bina wajah kam ho raha hai, toh yeh bilkul bhi theek nahi hai. Yeh bahut saari bimariyon ka sign ho sakta hai, aur haan, kuch STDs, jaise HIV infection, bhi iska karan ho sakte hain. Achhe hospital mein jao aur doctor se saaf-saaf sab batao. Woh hi sahi advice denge aur test karwayenge.

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