Definitions
Weight loss
When to make a doctor’s appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Intentional weight loss is excessive
- Digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, feeling full quickly, or trouble swallowing
- Accompanied by nausea or lack of appetite
When to seek immediate medical care
See a doctor immediately if:
- Unintentional weight loss that can't be explained by a change in diet or lifestyle
- Weight loss occurs with excessive thirst and frequent urination
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Intentional weight loss is excessive
- Digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, feeling full quickly, or trouble swallowing
- Accompanied by nausea or lack of appetite