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Unexplained, unintentional weight loss is often a result of illness and should be evaluated by a health-care professional. reference: Kasper, D.L., et al., eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Ed.
Unexplained weight loss, or losing weight without trying â particularly if it's significant or persistent â may be a sign of an underlying medical disorder.The point at which unexplained weight loss becomes a medical concern is not exact.But many doctors agree that a medical evaluation is called for if you lose more than 5 percent of your weight in six months to a year, especially if you're an older adult.or example, a 5 percent weight loss in someone who is 160 pounds (72 kilograms) is 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms).