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Why Am I Losing So Much Weight?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Anna Aronson

Have you recently noticed your clothes getting looser or the number on your weight scale falling? Has your weight decreased despite your diet and activity level being the same? If so, then there may be a serious medical cause for your weight loss. It is important to know the different causes and when to seek help.

Anna Aronson began working as a journalist in 2000 and spent six years at suburban Chicago newspapers before pursuing freelance work. She enjoys writing about health care topics, in particular obstetrics, pediatrics and nutrition. She received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and is now studying for a Master of Science in medicine degree to become a physician's assistant.