There are certain symptoms to which little attention is paid. Weight loss is usually part of it. Since it is rarely experienced by women, it is not perceived as a symptom and weight loss is not taken very seriously. Yet when it is unexplained and unintentional, it can be indicative of some serious diseases.

A problem with the thyroid, for example, can cause significant weight loss. Hyperthyroidism - when our thyroid gland produces too much hormone - results in rapid and brutal weight loss without reducing appetite. It is also one of the first visible signals of the disease!

The mental influencing the functioning of our body, weight loss can also be the consequence of a psychological problem (depression) , or, more importantly, neurological . Less serious diseases can also result in a significant loss of weight, this is particularly the case of digestive infections that cause a loss of appetite.

It is therefore important to take unexplained weight loss very seriously. Weight balance is one of the main indicators of good health. As a precaution, if you are not on a diet, have no restrictions on your diet and you notice significant weight loss, be careful: your body tells you that it is fighting. Therefore, do not hesitate to consult your doctor, he will be able to tell you whether or not, there is reason to worry and to follow a specific treatment.