symptoms

Unexplained Weight Loss

体重減少 (taijū genshō)

Unexplained weight loss is losing more than 5% of body weight over 6–12 months without intentional dieting or increased exercise. It can signal serious underlying conditions including cancer, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, depression, gastrointestinal disease, or chronic infections such as tuberculosis. Thorough evaluation including blood tests and imaging is warranted.

Japan's annual health checkup (健康診断, kenkō shindan) includes weight measurement and can detect unexpected changes over time.

In 9 languages

Language	Term
English	Unexplained Weight Loss
Japanese (日本語)	体重減少
Chinese (中文)	体重减轻
Korean (한국어)	체중 감소
Portuguese	Perda de peso inexplicada
Spanish	Pérdida de peso inexplicada
Filipino	Pagbaba ng timbang
Thai	น้ำหนักลด
Vietnamese	Sụt cân không rõ nguyên nhân
Romanization	taijū genshō

Related terms

• Thyroid 甲状腺
• Fatigue 倦怠感
• Loss of Appetite 食欲不振
• Oncology 腫瘍科
• Blood Test 血液検査

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