Have you been losing weight without consciously attempting to do so? Well, it's certainly something that a doctor should see. Weight loss that occurs without any dietary changes or physical activity is your body's way of notifying you that something is wrong.

A sudden loss of weight can indicate an underlying medical problem. Weight loss is, in fact, one of the early indications of certain serious disorders. Here are five diseases you should be aware of:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

IBD refers to a group of chronic inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, the most common of which are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The body is put into a catabolic mode by inflammatory bowel disease, which means it is constantly consuming energy and has little or no storage. It also causes a disruption in the release of the hunger hormone ghrelin and the satiety hormone leptin, leading in a loss of appetite and weight. Consult a gastroenterologist to see if you need to change your diet, get therapy, or have surgery.

HIV/AIDS

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The virus affects T cells, which are immunological cells in the human body, making it difficult to fight infections. Untreated HIV can lead to AIDS, which is characterized by unpleasant symptoms such as sore throat, sore tongue, and exhaustion. Food consumption is hampered as a result of these symptoms.

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a treatment that can delay the progression of HIV, but there is no cure for AIDS.

Cancer

Weight loss can be caused by the increased proliferation of cancer-causing abnormal cells in the pancreas, lung, stomach, and esophagus. Cancer causes inflammation, weakens muscles, and affects appetite-controlling hormones. The residual energy expenditure can also be increased as the tumor/cancer grows (REE). Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy are all options according on the type, development, and stage of the operation.

Depression

Your daily habits will be disrupted by depression. Depression can trigger stress feeding, but it can also inhibit appetite. Depression affects the parts of the brain that control hunger, which can lead to a reduction in food consumption. To cope with depression and find a way out, consult a psychotherapist as soon as possible.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial infection that causes lung damage and weight loss. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, although the reason why the infection causes symptoms is unknown. Tuberculosis is treated with antibiotics when multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB necessitates a 6-drug regimen with a 6-to-9-month intensive period and an 18-month follow-up period. The usual length of therapy is between 24 and 27 months.

Sudden weight loss is unusual and should be investigated. So, if you're experiencing this, see your doctor as soon as possible.