the body senses consisting of the skin senses, the kinesthetic sense, and the vestibular senses Skin Senses the sensations of touch, pressure, temperature, and pain
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Unintentional weight loss. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  AIDS. 2  Amyloidosis. 3  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 4  Folic acid deficiency anemia. 5  Pernicious anemia. 6  Bipolar disorder. 7  Cirrhosis.
Unintentional weight loss (i.e., more than a 5% reduction in body weight within six to 12 months) occurs in 15% to 20% of older adults and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.