Kapanlagi.com - Having an ideal body weight is certainly the hope of everyone. However, some people experience being underweight, which is below the normal limit. The cause of being underweight can occur due to various triggering factors, but often goes unnoticed.
Ideal body weight is usually calculated by considering the proportion of height. This calculation method can use the Broca formula, which helps you calculate the ideal body weight. However, according to alodokter.com, the ideal body weight should have a body mass index (BMI) ranging from 18.5 to 25. If it is below this BMI, it can be said to have underweight.
Regarding body weight, being underweight is also a common complaint. Underweight usually occurs due to various factors, from the mildest to even more serious ones. A skinny body can be a sign of certain diseases if there is a drastic or sudden weight loss. Similarly, it can also occur due to certain causes but not always indicating a serious condition.
This condition can be influenced by genetic factors, improper eating patterns, or stress levels. However, knowing the causes of being skinny is important to prevent further risks.
The causes of being skinny that are rarely realized are summarized below.
Here are the causes of being skinny compiled by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Genetic Factors
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The first cause of thin body can occur due to genetic factors. As reported by liputan6.com, genetic factors influence a person's body weight. As it is known, genetic factors or heredity can be inherited from families who have low or high body weight. In this case, the genetic factor that influences thin body is the ectomorph body type. The ectomorph body type tends to make someone have a thin body that is not affected by eating patterns.
It is not surprising if the condition of a thin body still occurs even when addressed with increased eating patterns. Consultation with a doctor can be considered to get appropriate advice regarding the desired ideal body weight.
2. Experiencing Stress or Depression
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The cause of weight loss can also be experienced by someone who is experiencing stress or depression. As is known, stress or depression often affects a person's health condition. One of them is related to body weight, which can increase or decrease.
Quoting from healthline.com, depression affects one part of the central nervous system, namely the brain, which is responsible for controlling appetite. When experiencing depression, a person may also have poor eating patterns, which can trigger weight loss. It is not surprising that those who are experiencing depression or stress often have eating disorders and may appear thinner than usual. However, some of them sometimes also have an increase or high level of appetite.
3. Inappropriate Eating Patterns
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The rarely realized cause of being underweight can also be experienced due to an inappropriate eating pattern. This inappropriate eating pattern has a significant impact on a person's weight, whether it is an increase or a decrease. According to prevention.com, older adults usually experience weight loss problems due to an inappropriate eating pattern. This is related to the decline in bodily functions that undergo changes and become slower. To overcome this, consuming enough protein can help maximize bodily functions in controlling blood sugar, appetite, and muscle mass.
On the other hand, according to liputan6.com, the lack of calorie intake can cause a low body weight. This includes irregular eating patterns, which also have an impact on a person's weight. Therefore, maintaining a regular eating pattern with a healthy food intake is necessary to support maintaining an ideal body weight.
4. Loss of Muscle Mass
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The cause of being thin can also be due to the loss of muscle mass. This condition can unknowingly cause weight loss. According to healthline.com, losing muscle, including muscle atrophy, can lead to unexpected weight loss.
Because the loss of muscle mass can affect weight, strength, and endurance of a person's body. This condition is usually related to daily habits such as rarely engaging in physical activity. To overcome this, exercise and sufficient healthy intake can help restore lost muscle mass. In addition, the causes of muscle loss can also occur due to injury, aging, or stroke.
5. Thyroid Disorders
The thyroid gland can experience problems or disorders that cause various specific symptoms. This occurs due to an imbalance of thyroid hormones that cause problems in the thyroid gland, such as hyperthyroidism. In this case, an overactive thyroid or known as hyperthyroidism can affect the body's metabolism.
According to healthline.com, if the thyroid is too active, it can burn calories quickly, triggering weight loss. Although having a high appetite, people with a history of thyroid problems tend to experience thinness. Other symptoms of hyperthyroidism also include factors such as sleep disturbances, restlessness, and irregular heartbeat.
6. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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The cause of weight loss can also be caused by inflammatory bowel disease experienced by someone. This condition is rarely realized but has a significant impact on weight. According to healthline.com, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can trigger a decrease in appetite including weight loss.
Because this condition can disrupt the hormone of satiety that can cause changes in appetite. As a result, it can make someone experience weight loss. Consultation and further examination can be considered to help overcome inflammatory bowel disease that affects weight loss.
7. Cancer
At a serious level, the cause of weight loss can be influenced by a history of cancer. As we know, cancer is a chronic disease that is quite worrisome. Some types of cancer can be associated with weight loss, including pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, or esophageal cancer.
According to healthline.com, cancer can disrupt appetite-regulating hormones. As a result, weight loss may occur. Consultation and examination with a doctor can be considered to undergo treatment therapy related to cancer.
8. Diabetes
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Diabetes is a health disorder that occurs due to high blood sugar levels in the body. In this case, diabetes can also be a cause of weight loss. According to healthline.com, this is related to type 1 diabetes which triggers weight loss. As it is known, diabetes affects insulin disorders that cause high blood sugar levels.
Type 1 diabetes can also trigger several problems in the body, including dehydration, frequent urination, or changes in appetite. However, further examination is needed to determine the cause and obtain appropriate advice regarding the health condition experienced.
9. Disorders in the Pancreas
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Disorders in the pancreas can also cause weight loss, resulting in a person having a thin body. The cause of weight loss due to pancreatic disorders is that it can affect the process of digesting food. According to prevention.com, inflammation in the pancreas tends to cause weight loss because the body does not produce enough enzymes for digestion. Other symptoms may also appear, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, or nausea.
Those are 9 causes of weight loss that are rarely realized. Consultation and further examination are needed to help overcome these health problems.
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