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Does inflammatory bowel disease cause weight loss?

I'm 40 years old, and I currently have IBD. But I noticed that I'm losing quite a bit of weight. Is this a normal part of IBD? Does it usually cause weight loss?

4 Answers

Yes, IBD can easily cause weight loss because inflammation of the intestines eats up the calories that you eat.
It’s certainly not a good sign. Can mean uncontrolled inflammatory bowel disease or dysphasia/precancerous changes. DO NOT WASTE TIME. VIST YOUR GASTROENTEROLOGIST ASAP.
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It’s pretty common due to problems absorbing nutrients from food. Ask your gastroenterologist for suggestions as to what kind of diet will help.
Yes. Because of the flare-ups.

Lishan