the body senses consisting of the skin senses, the kinesthetic sense, and the vestibular senses Skin Senses the sensations of touch, pressure, temperature, and pain
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Unintentional weight loss. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  AIDS. 2  Amyloidosis. 3  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 4  Folic acid deficiency anemia. 5  Pernicious anemia. 6  Bipolar disorder. 7  Cirrhosis.
Unintentional weight loss may also point to an as of yet undiagnosed condition. Seniors who lose more than 4 percent of their body weight in a year or 10 percent over five years should seek medical attention to address the issue, as this degree of weight loss increases morbidity and mortality.