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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.
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.