Unexplained Weight Loss Postpartum

The inflammation and release of thyroid hormone might first cause mild signs and symptoms similar to those of an overactive thyroid hyperthyroidism including.

Unexplained weight loss postpartum. Sometimes a specific cause isn t found. Very rapid weight loss may signal the presence of postpartum depression or baby blues. Hyperthyroidism needs to be dealt with in a medically.

Unexplained weight loss has many causes medical and nonmedical. Often a combination of things results in a general decline in your health and a related weight loss. Causes of unexplained weight loss after pregnancy.

The leading causes of involuntary weight loss are depression especially in residents of. This phase usually appears anytime between one and four months after the birth of the baby. At first you become hyperthyroid and might feel breathless nervous mentally confused have unexplained weight loss or trouble sleeping.

Increased sensitivity to heat. Rapid heartbeat or palpitations. 25 26 it is generally regarded as a medical problem when at least 10 of a person s body weight has been lost in six months 25 27 or 5 in the last month.

Hormones are produced by the pituitary gland and the production of thyroid hormones result in the unexplained weight gain or weight loss. Postpartum thyroiditis typically follows a pattern. The rate at which you lose your pregnancy weight can affect your health and the health of your breastfeeding baby.

Notify your doctor if you experience any unusual postpartum symptoms such as excessive weight loss loss of appetite or frequent crying spells. During postpartum thyroiditis you might experience two phases. Usually an unrecognized cancer will have other symptoms or abnormalities of laboratory tests in addition to unexplained weight loss.