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Continuous, unexplained weight loss
Conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Gluten Intolerance
- Lung cancer
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Overactive Thyroid
- Stomach Cancer
- TB
- Type 2 diabetes
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the lining of the bladder.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painless blood in urine
- Pain when passing urine
- Passing more urine than usual
- Urgent desire to pass urine
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Bladder Cancer.
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Lump in breast
- Nipple discharge
- Rash on or around nipple
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Nipple inversion
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Breast Cancer.
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Crohn's disease
Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Unusually tired
- Stomach cramps
- Change in bowel habit
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Crohn's disease.
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Gluten Intolerance
Coeliac disease is a common digestive condition where the small intestine becomes inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Bloated stomach
- Unusually tired
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Passing excessive wind
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Gluten Intolerance.
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Lung cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Unusually tired
- Loss of appetite
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Lung cancer.
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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Swollen glands
- Excessive sweating at night
- Unusually tired
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- High temperature
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Overactive Thyroid
An overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism, is where the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling irritable
- Sweating
- Hyperactive behaviour
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Overactive Thyroid.
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Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer is when an abnormal groups of cells, known as a tumour, develops inside the stomach.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Bloated stomach
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Upper abdominal pain
- Feeling sick or nausea
- Burning pain in chest or upper abdomen
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Stomach Cancer.
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TB
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Excessive sweating at night
- Loss of appetite
- Unusually tired
- Cough
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
Our Health A-Z contains more information on TB.
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Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Passing more urine than usual
- Unusually tired
- Unusually thirsty
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Passing urine at night frequently
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Type 2 diabetes.
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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
